TYK2 inhibitors and uses thereof

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides compounds, compositions thereof, and methods of using the same for the inhibition of TYK2, and the treatment of TYK2-mediated disorders.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is a divisional application of U.S. Ser. No.15/789,588 filed on Oct. 20, 2017, now issued as U.S. Pat. No.10,647,713, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.62/560,607, filed Sep. 19, 2017, U.S. Provisional Application No.62/560,610, filed Sep. 19, 2017, U.S. Provisional Application No.62/546,422, filed Aug. 16, 2017, U.S. Provisional Application No.62/468,728, filed Mar. 8, 2017, U.S. Provisional Application No.62/468,789, filed Mar. 8, 2017, U.S. Provisional Application No.62/411,194, filed Oct. 21, 2016, the entirety of each of which isincorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to compounds and methods useful forinhibiting non-receptor tyrosine-protein kinase 2 (“TYK2”), also knownas Tyrosine kinase 2. The invention also provides pharmaceuticallyacceptable compositions comprising compounds of the present inventionand methods of using said compositions in the treatment of variousdisorders.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The search for new therapeutic agents has been greatly aided in recentyears by a better understanding of the structure of enzymes and otherbiomolecules associated with diseases. One important class of enzymesthat has been the subject of extensive study is the protein kinasefamily.

Protein kinases constitute a large family of structurally relatedenzymes that are responsible for the control of a variety of signaltransduction processes within the cell. Protein kinases are thought tohave evolved from a common ancestral gene due to the conservation oftheir structure and catalytic function. Almost all kinases contain asimilar 250-300 amino acid catalytic domain. The kinases may becategorized into families by the substrates they phosphorylate (e.g.,protein-tyrosine, protein-serine/threonine, lipids, etc.).

In general, protein kinases mediate intracellular signaling by effectinga phosphoryl transfer from a nucleoside triphosphate to a proteinacceptor that is involved in a signaling pathway. These phosphorylationevents act as molecular on/off switches that can modulate or regulatethe target protein biological function. These phosphorylation events areultimately triggered in response to a variety of extracellular and otherstimuli. Examples of such stimuli include environmental and chemicalstress signals (e.g., osmotic shock, heat shock, ultraviolet radiation,bacterial endotoxins, and H₂O₂), cytokines (e.g., interleukin-1 (IL-1),interleukin-8 (IL-8), and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α)), and growthfactors (e.g., granulocyte macrophage-colony-stimulating factor(GM-CSF), and fibroblast growth factor (FGF)). An extracellular stimulusmay affect one or more cellular responses related to cell growth,migration, differentiation, secretion of hormones, activation oftranscription factors, muscle contraction, glucose metabolism, controlof protein synthesis, and regulation of the cell cycle.

Many diseases are associated with abnormal cellular responses triggeredby kinase-mediated events. These diseases include, but are not limitedto, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, bone diseases, metabolicdiseases, neurological and neurodegenerative diseases, cancer,cardiovascular diseases, allergies and asthma, Alzheimer's disease, andhormone-related diseases. Accordingly, there remains a need to findprotein kinase inhibitors useful as therapeutic agents.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It has now been found that compounds of this invention, andpharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are effective asinhibitors of TYK2 kinase.

Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptablecompositions thereof, are useful for treating a variety of diseases,disorders or conditions, associated with regulation of signalingpathways implicating TYK2 kinases. Such diseases, disorders, orconditions include those described herein.

Compounds provided by this invention are also useful for the study ofTYK2 enzymes in biological and pathological phenomena; the study ofintracellular signal transduction pathways occurring in bodily tissues;and the comparative evaluation of new TYK2 inhibitors or otherregulators of kinases, signaling pathways, and cytokine levels in vitroor in vivo.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN EMBODIMENTS 1. General Description ofCertain Embodiments of the Invention

Compounds of the present invention, and compositions thereof, are usefulas inhibitors of TYK2 protein kinase.

The pseudokinase binding pocket of TYK2 contains a plurality ofhydration sites, each of which is occupied by a single molecule ofwater. Each of these water molecules has a stability rating associatedwith it. As used herein, the term “stability rating” refers to anumerical calculation which incorporates the enthalpy, entropy, and freeenergy values associated with each water molecule. This stability ratingallows for a measurable determination of the relative stability of watermolecules that occupy hydration sites in the binding pocket of TYK2.

Water molecules occupying hydration sites in the binding pocket of TYK2having a stability rating of >2.5 kcal/mol are referred to as “unstablewaters.”

Without wishing to be bound by any particular theory, it is believedthat displacement or disruption of an unstable water molecule (i.e., awater molecule having a stability rating of >2.5 kcal/mol), orreplacement of a stable water (i.e., a water molecule having a stabilityrating of <1 kcal/mol), by an inhibitor results in tighter binding ofthat inhibitor. Accordingly, inhibitors designed to displace one or moreunstable water molecules (i.e., those unstable water molecules notdisplaced by any known inhibitor) will be a tighter binder and,therefore, more potent inhibitor as compared to an inhibitor that doesnot displace unstable water molecules.

It was surprisingly found that provided compounds displace or disruptone or more unstable water molecules. In some embodiments, a providedcompound displaces or disrupts at least two unstable water molecules.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X, L¹,R¹, R², and Cy¹ is as defined below and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I′:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X, L¹,R¹, R², and Cy¹ is as defined below and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula X:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X, L¹,R¹, R², and Cy¹ is as defined below and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a compound of formula I, I′, or X, and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant, or diluent.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treatinga TYK2-mediated disease, disorder, or condition comprising administeringto a patient in need thereof, a compound of formula I, I′, or X or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

2. Compounds and Definitions

Compounds of the present invention include those described generallyherein, and are further illustrated by the classes, subclasses, andspecies disclosed herein. As used herein, the following definitionsshall apply unless otherwise indicated. For purposes of this invention,the chemical elements are identified in accordance with the PeriodicTable of the Elements, CAS version, Handbook of Chemistry and Physics,75^(th) Ed. Additionally, general principles of organic chemistry aredescribed in “Organic Chemistry”, Thomas Sorrell, University ScienceBooks, Sausalito: 1999, and “March's Advanced Organic Chemistry”, 5^(th)Ed., Ed.: Smith, M. B. and March, J., John Wiley & Sons, New York: 2001,the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

The term “aliphatic” or “aliphatic group”, as used herein, means astraight-chain (i.e., unbranched) or branched, substituted orunsubstituted hydrocarbon chain that is completely saturated or thatcontains one or more units of unsaturation, or a monocyclic hydrocarbonor bicyclic hydrocarbon that is completely saturated or that containsone or more units of unsaturation, but which is not aromatic (alsoreferred to herein as “carbocycle,” “cycloaliphatic” or “cycloalkyl”),that has a single point of attachment to the rest of the molecule.Unless otherwise specified, aliphatic groups contain 1-6 aliphaticcarbon atoms. In some embodiments, aliphatic groups contain 1-5aliphatic carbon atoms. In other embodiments, aliphatic groups contain1-4 aliphatic carbon atoms. In still other embodiments, aliphatic groupscontain 1-3 aliphatic carbon atoms, and in yet other embodiments,aliphatic groups contain 1-2 aliphatic carbon atoms. In someembodiments, “cycloaliphatic” (or “carbocycle” or “cycloalkyl”) refersto a monocyclic C₃-C₆ hydrocarbon that is completely saturated or thatcontains one or more units of unsaturation, but which is not aromatic,that has a single point of attachment to the rest of the molecule.Suitable aliphatic groups include, but are not limited to, linear orbranched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl groupsand hybrids thereof such as (cycloalkyl)alkyl, (cycloalkenyl)alkyl or(cycloalkyl)alkenyl.

As used herein, the term “bridged bicyclic” refers to any bicyclic ringsystem, i.e. carbocyclic or heterocyclic, saturated or partiallyunsaturated, having at least one bridge. As defined by IUPAC, a “bridge”is an unbranched chain of atoms or an atom or a valence bond connectingtwo bridgeheads, where a “bridgehead” is any skeletal atom of the ringsystem which is bonded to three or more skeletal atoms (excludinghydrogen). In some embodiments, a bridged bicyclic group has 7-12 ringmembers and 0-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, or sulfur. Such bridged bicyclic groups are well known in theart and include those groups set forth below where each group isattached to the rest of the molecule at any substitutable carbon ornitrogen atom. Unless otherwise specified, a bridged bicyclic group isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents as set forth foraliphatic groups. Additionally or alternatively, any substitutablenitrogen of a bridged bicyclic group is optionally substituted.Exemplary bridged bicyclics include:

The term “lower alkyl” refers to a C₁₋₄ straight or branched alkylgroup. Exemplary lower alkyl groups are methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, and tert-butyl.

The term “lower haloalkyl” refers to a C₁₋₄ straight or branched alkylgroup that is substituted with one or more halogen atoms.

The term “heteroatom” means one or more of oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen,phosphorus, or silicon (including, any oxidized form of nitrogen,sulfur, phosphorus, or silicon; the quaternized form of any basicnitrogen or; a substitutable nitrogen of a heterocyclic ring, forexample N (as in 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrrolyl), NH (as in pyrrolidinyl) orNR⁺ (as in N-substituted pyrrolidinyl)).

The term “unsaturated,” as used herein, means that a moiety has one ormore units of unsaturation.

As used herein, the term “bivalent C₁₋₈ (or C₁₋₆) saturated orunsaturated, straight or branched, hydrocarbon chain”, refers tobivalent alkylene, alkenylene, and alkynylene chains that are straightor branched as defined herein.

The term “alkylene” refers to a bivalent alkyl group. An “alkylenechain” is a polymethylene group, i.e., —(CH₂)_(n)—, wherein n is apositive integer, preferably from 1 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 3, from1 to 2, or from 2 to 3. A substituted alkylene chain is a polymethylenegroup in which one or more methylene hydrogen atoms are replaced with asubstituent. Suitable substituents include those described below for asubstituted aliphatic group.

The term “alkenylene” refers to a bivalent alkenyl group. A substitutedalkenylene chain is a polymethylene group containing at least one doublebond in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced with asubstituent. Suitable substituents include those described below for asubstituted aliphatic group.

The term “halogen” means F, Cl, Br, or I.

The term “aryl” used alone or as part of a larger moiety as in“aralkyl,” “aralkoxy,” or “aryloxyalkyl,” refers to monocyclic orbicyclic ring systems having a total of five to fourteen ring members,wherein at least one ring in the system is aromatic and wherein eachring in the system contains 3 to 7 ring members. The term “aryl” may beused interchangeably with the term “aryl ring.” In certain embodimentsof the present invention, “aryl” refers to an aromatic ring system whichincludes, but not limited to, phenyl, biphenyl, naphthyl, anthracyl andthe like, which may bear one or more substituents. Also included withinthe scope of the term “aryl,” as it is used herein, is a group in whichan aromatic ring is fused to one or more non-aromatic rings, such asindanyl, phthalimidyl, naphthimidyl, phenanthridinyl, ortetrahydronaphthyl, and the like.

The terms “heteroaryl” and “heteroar-,” used alone or as part of alarger moiety, e.g., “heteroaralkyl,” or “heteroaralkoxy,” refer togroups having 5 to 10 ring atoms, preferably 5, 6, or 9 ring atoms;having 6, 10, or 14 π electrons shared in a cyclic array; and having, inaddition to carbon atoms, from one to five heteroatoms. The term“heteroatom” refers to nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, and includes anyoxidized form of nitrogen or sulfur, and any quaternized form of a basicnitrogen. Heteroaryl groups include, without limitation, thienyl,furanyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl,oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, oxadiazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl,thiadiazolyl, pyridyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, indolizinyl,purinyl, naphthyridinyl, and pteridinyl. The terms “heteroaryl” and“heteroar-”, as used herein, also include groups in which aheteroaromatic ring is fused to one or more aryl, cycloaliphatic, orheterocyclyl rings, where unless otherwise specified, the radical orpoint of attachment is on the heteroaromatic ring or on one of the ringsto which the heteroaromatic ring is fused. Nonlimiting examples includeindolyl, isoindolyl, benzothienyl, benzofuranyl, dibenzofuranyl,indazolyl, benzimidazolyl, benzthiazolyl, quinolyl, isoquinolyl,cinnolinyl, phthalazinyl, quinazolinyl, quinoxalinyl, 4H-quinolizinyl,carbazolyl, acridinyl, phenazinyl, phenothiazinyl, phenoxazinyl,tetrahydroquinolinyl, and tetrahydroisoquinolinyl. A heteroaryl groupmay be mono- or bicyclic. The term “heteroaryl” may be usedinterchangeably with the terms “heteroaryl ring,” “heteroaryl group,” or“heteroaromatic,” any of which terms include rings that are optionallysubstituted. The term “heteroaralkyl” refers to an alkyl groupsubstituted by a heteroaryl, wherein the alkyl and heteroaryl portionsindependently are optionally substituted.

As used herein, the terms “heterocycle,” “heterocyclyl,” “heterocyclicradical,” and “heterocyclic ring” are used interchangeably and refer toa stable 5- to 7-membered monocyclic or 7-10-membered bicyclicheterocyclic moiety that is either saturated or partially unsaturated,and having, in addition to carbon atoms, one or more, preferably one tofour, heteroatoms, as defined above. When used in reference to a ringatom of a heterocycle, the term “nitrogen” includes a substitutednitrogen. As an example, in a saturated or partially unsaturated ringhaving 0-3 heteroatoms selected from oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen, thenitrogen may be N (as in 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrrolyl), NH (as inpyrrolidinyl), or +NR (as in N-substituted pyrrolidinyl).

A heterocyclic ring can be attached to its pendant group at anyheteroatom or carbon atom that results in a stable structure and any ofthe ring atoms can be optionally substituted. Examples of such saturatedor partially unsaturated heterocyclic radicals include, withoutlimitation, tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothiophenyl pyrrolidinyl,piperidinyl, pyrrolinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl,decahydroquinolinyl, oxazolidinyl, piperazinyl, dioxanyl, dioxolanyl,diazepinyl, oxazepinyl, thiazepinyl, morpholinyl,2-oxa-6-azaspiro[3.3]heptane, and quinuclidinyl. The terms“heterocycle,” “heterocyclyl,” “heterocyclyl ring,” “heterocyclicgroup,” “heterocyclic moiety,” and “heterocyclic radical,” are usedinterchangeably herein, and also include groups in which a heterocyclylring is fused to one or more aryl, heteroaryl, or cycloaliphatic rings,such as indolinyl, 3H-indolyl, chromanyl, phenanthridinyl, ortetrahydroquinolinyl. A heterocyclyl group may be mono- or bicyclic. Theterm “heterocyclylalkyl” refers to an alkyl group substituted by aheterocyclyl, wherein the alkyl and heterocyclyl portions independentlyare optionally substituted.

As used herein, the term “partially unsaturated” refers to a ring moietythat includes at least one double or triple bond. The term “partiallyunsaturated” is intended to encompass rings having multiple sites ofunsaturation, but is not intended to include aryl or heteroarylmoieties, as herein defined.

As described herein, compounds of the invention may contain “optionallysubstituted” moieties. In general, the term “substituted,” whetherpreceded by the term “optionally” or not, means that one or morehydrogens of the designated moiety are replaced with a suitablesubstituent. Unless otherwise indicated, an “optionally substituted”group may have a suitable substituent at each substitutable position ofthe group, and when more than one position in any given structure may besubstituted with more than one substituent selected from a specifiedgroup, the substituent may be either the same or different at everyposition. Combinations of substituents envisioned by this invention arepreferably those that result in the formation of stable or chemicallyfeasible compounds. The term “stable,” as used herein, refers tocompounds that are not substantially altered when subjected toconditions to allow for their production, detection, and, in certainembodiments, their recovery, purification, and use for one or more ofthe purposes disclosed herein.

Suitable monovalent substituents on a substitutable carbon atom of an“optionally substituted” group are independently halogen;—(CH₂)₀₋₄R^(∘); —(CH₂)₀₋₄OR^(∘); —O(CH₂)₀₋₄R^(∘), —O—(CH₂)₀₋₄C(O)OR^(∘);—(CH₂)₀₋₄CH(OR^(∘))₂; —(CH₂)₀₋₄SR^(∘); —(CH₂)₀₋₄Ph, which may besubstituted with R^(∘); —(CH₂)₀₋₄O(CH₂)₀₋₁Ph which may be substitutedwith R^(∘); —CH═CHPh, which may be substituted with R^(∘);—(CH₂)₀₋₄O(CH₂)₀₋₁-pyridyl which may be substituted with R^(∘); —NO₂;—CN; —N₃; —(CH₂)₀₋₄N(R^(∘))₂; —(CH₂)₀₋₄N(R^(∘))C(O)R^(∘);—N(R^(∘))C(S)R^(∘); —(CH₂)₀₋₄N(R^(∘))C(O)NR^(∘) ₂; —N(R^(∘))C(S)NR^(∘)₂; —(CH₂)₀₋₄N(R^(∘))C(O)OR^(∘); —N(R^(∘))N(R^(∘))C(O)R^(∘);—N(R^(∘))N(R^(∘))C(O)NR^(∘) ₂; —N(R^(∘))N(R^(∘))C(O)OR^(∘);—(CH₂)₀₋₄C(O)R^(∘); —C(S)R^(∘); —(CH₂)₀₋₄C(O)OR; —(CH₂)₀₋₄C(O)SR^(∘);—(CH₂)₀₋₄C(O)OSiR^(∘) ₃; —(CH₂)₀₋₄OC(O)R^(∘); —OC(O)(CH₂)₀₋₄ SR;—SC(S)SR^(∘); —(CH₂)₀₋₄SC(O)R^(∘); —(CH₂)₀₋₄C(O)NR^(∘) ₂; —C(S)NR^(∘) ₂;—C(S)SR^(∘); —SC(S)SR^(∘), —(CH₂)₀₋₄OC(O)NR^(∘) ₂; —C(O)N(OR^(∘))R^(∘);—C(O)C(O)R^(∘); —C(O)CH₂C(O)R^(∘); —C(NOR^(∘))R^(∘); —(CH₂)₀₋₄SSR^(∘);—(CH₂)₀₋₄S(O)₂R^(∘); —(CH₂)₀₋₄S(O)₂OR^(∘); —(CH₂)₀₋₄OS(O)₂R^(∘);—S(O)₂NR^(∘) ₂; —(CH₂)₀₋₄S(O)R; —N(R^(∘))S(O)₂NR^(∘) ₂; —N(R^(∘))S(O)₂R;—N(OR)R^(∘); —C(NH)NR^(∘) ₂; —P(O)₂R^(∘); —P(O)R^(∘) ₂; —OP(O)R^(∘) ₂;—OP(O)(OR^(∘))₂; —SiR^(∘) ₃; —(C₁₋₄ straight or branchedalkylene)O—N(R^(∘))₂; or —(C₁₋₄ straight or branchedalkylene)C(O)O—N(R^(∘))₂, wherein each R^(∘) may be substituted asdefined below and is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ aliphatic, —CH₂Ph,—O(CH₂)₀₋₁Ph, —CH₂-(5-6 membered heteroaryl ring), or a 5-6-memberedsaturated, partially unsaturated, or aryl ring having 0-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, or,notwithstanding the definition above, two independent occurrences ofR^(∘), taken together with their intervening atom(s), form a3-12-membered saturated, partially unsaturated, or aryl mono- orbicyclic ring having 0-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, which may be substituted as defined below.

Suitable monovalent substituents on R^(∘) (or the ring formed by takingtwo independent occurrences of R^(∘) together with their interveningatoms), are independently halogen, —(CH₂)₀₋₂R^(●), -(haloR^(●)),—(CH₂)₀₋₂OH, —(CH₂)₀₋₂OR^(●), —(CH₂)₀₋₂CH(OR^(●))₂; —O(haloR^(●)), —CN,—N₃, —(CH₂)₀₋₂C(O)R^(●), —(CH₂)₀₋₂C(O)OH, —(CH₂)₀₋₂C(O)OR^(●),—(CH₂)₀₋₂SR^(●), —(CH₂)₀₋₂SH, —(CH₂)₀₋₂NH₂, —(CH₂)₀₋₂NHR^(●),—(CH₂)₀₋₂NR^(●) ₂, —NO₂, —SiR^(●) ₃, —OSiR^(●) ₃, —C(O)SR^(●), —(C₁₋₄straight or branched alkylene)C(O)OR^(●), or —SSR^(●) wherein each R^(●)is unsubstituted or where preceded by “halo” is substituted only withone or more halogens, and is independently selected from C₁₋₄ aliphatic,—CH₂Ph, —O(CH₂)₀₋₁Ph, or a 5-6-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated, or aryl ring having 0-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur. Suitable divalent substituents on asaturated carbon atom of R^(∘) include ═O and ═S.

Suitable divalent substituents on a saturated carbon atom of an“optionally substituted” group include the following: ═O, ═S, ═NNR*₂,═NNHC(O)R*, ═NNHC(O)OR*, ═NNHS(O)₂R*, ═NR*, ═NOR*, —O(C(R*₂))₂₋₃O—, or—S(C(R*₂))₂₋₃S—, wherein each independent occurrence of R* is selectedfrom hydrogen, C₁₋₆ aliphatic which may be substituted as defined below,or an unsubstituted 5-6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated, oraryl ring having 0-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, or sulfur. Suitable divalent substituents that are bound tovicinal substitutable carbons of an “optionally substituted” groupinclude: —O(CR*₂)₂₋₃O—, wherein each independent occurrence of R* isselected from hydrogen, C₁-aliphatic which may be substituted as definedbelow, or an unsubstituted 5-6-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated, or aryl ring having 0-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur.

Suitable substituents on the aliphatic group of R* include halogen,—R^(●), -(haloR^(●)), —OH, —OR^(●), —O(haloR^(●)), —CN, —C(O)OH,—C(O)OR^(●), —NH₂, —NHR^(●), —NR^(●) ₂, or —NO₂, wherein each R^(●) isunsubstituted or where preceded by “halo” is substituted only with oneor more halogens, and is independently C₁₋₄ aliphatic, —CH₂Ph,—O(CH₂)₀₋₁Ph, or a 5-6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated, oraryl ring having 0-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, or sulfur.

Suitable substituents on a substitutable nitrogen of an “optionallysubstituted” group include —R^(†), —NR^(†) ₂, —C(O)R^(†), —C(O)OR^(†),—C(O)C(O)R^(†), —C(O)CH₂C(O)R^(†), —S(O)₂R^(†), —S(O)₂NR^(†) ₂,—C(S)NR^(†) ₂, —C(NH)NR^(†) ₂, or —N(R^(†))S(O)₂R^(†); wherein eachR^(†) is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ aliphatic which may be substitutedas defined below, unsubstituted —OPh, or an unsubstituted 5-6-memberedsaturated, partially unsaturated, or aryl ring having 0-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, or,notwithstanding the definition above, two independent occurrences ofR^(†), taken together with their intervening atom(s) form anunsubstituted 3-12-membered saturated, partially unsaturated, or arylmono- or bicyclic ring having 0-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur.

Suitable substituents on the aliphatic group of R^(†) are independentlyhalogen, —R^(●), -(haloR^(●)), —OH, —OR^(●), —O(haloR^(●)), —CN,—C(O)OH, —C(O)OR^(●), —NH₂, —NHR^(●), —NR^(●) ₂, or —NO₂, wherein eachR^(●) is unsubstituted or where preceded by “halo” is substituted onlywith one or more halogens, and is independently C₁₋₄ aliphatic, —CH₂Ph,—O(CH₂)₀₋₁Ph, or a 5-6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated, oraryl ring having 0-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, or sulfur.

As used herein, the term “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” refers tothose salts which are, within the scope of sound medical judgment,suitable for use in contact with the tissues of humans and lower animalswithout undue toxicity, irritation, allergic response and the like, andare commensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio. Pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts are well known in the art. For example, S. M. Berge etal., describe pharmaceutically acceptable salts in detail in J.Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1977, 66, 1-19, incorporated herein byreference. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds of thisinvention include those derived from suitable inorganic and organicacids and bases. Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable, nontoxic acidaddition salts are salts of an amino group formed with inorganic acidssuch as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuricacid and perchloric acid or with organic acids such as acetic acid,oxalic acid, maleic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, succinic acid ormalonic acid or by using other methods used in the art such as ionexchange. Other pharmaceutically acceptable salts include adipate,alginate, ascorbate, aspartate, benzenesulfonate, benzoate, bisulfate,borate, butyrate, camphorate, camphorsulfonate, citrate,cyclopentanepropionate, digluconate, dodecylsulfate, ethanesulfonate,formate, fumarate, glucoheptonate, glycerophosphate, gluconate,hemisulfate, heptanoate, hexanoate, hydroiodide,2-hydroxy-ethanesulfonate, lactobionate, lactate, laurate, laurylsulfate, malate, maleate, malonate, methanesulfonate,2-naphthalenesulfonate, nicotinate, nitrate, oleate, oxalate, palmitate,pamoate, pectinate, persulfate, 3-phenylpropionate, phosphate, pivalate,propionate, stearate, succinate, sulfate, tartrate, thiocyanate,p-toluenesulfonate, undecanoate, valerate salts, and the like.

Salts derived from appropriate bases include alkali metal, alkalineearth metal, ammonium and N⁺ (C₁₋₄alkyl)₄ salts. Representative alkalior alkaline earth metal salts include sodium, lithium, potassium,calcium, magnesium, and the like. Further pharmaceutically acceptablesalts include, when appropriate, nontoxic ammonium, quaternary ammonium,and amine cations formed using counterions such as halide, hydroxide,carboxylate, sulfate, phosphate, nitrate, loweralkyl sulfonate and arylsulfonate.

Unless otherwise stated, structures depicted herein are also meant toinclude all isomeric (e.g., enantiomeric, diastereomeric, and geometric(or conformational)) forms of the structure; for example, the R and Sconfigurations for each asymmetric center, Z and E double bond isomers,and Z and E conformational isomers. Therefore, single stereochemicalisomers as well as enantiomeric, diastereomeric, and geometric (orconformational) mixtures of the present compounds are within the scopeof the invention. Unless otherwise stated, all tautomeric forms of thecompounds of the invention are within the scope of the invention.Additionally, unless otherwise stated, structures depicted herein arealso meant to include compounds that differ only in the presence of oneor more isotopically enriched atoms. For example, compounds having thepresent structures including the replacement of hydrogen by deuterium ortritium, or the replacement of a carbon by a ¹³C- or ¹⁴C-enriched carbonare within the scope of this invention. Such compounds are useful, forexample, as analytical tools, as probes in biological assays, or astherapeutic agents in accordance with the present invention. In certainembodiments, a warhead moiety, R¹, of a provided compound comprises oneor more deuterium atoms. In certain embodiments, Ring B of a providedcompound may be substituted with one or more deuterium atoms.

As used herein, the term “inhibitor” is defined as a compound that bindsto and/or inhibits TYK2 with measurable affinity. In certainembodiments, an inhibitor has an IC₅₀ and/or binding constant of lessthan about 50 μM, less than about 1 μM, less than about 500 nM, lessthan about 100 nM, less than about 10 nM, or less than about 1 nM.

A compound of the present invention may be tethered to a detectablemoiety. It will be appreciated that such compounds are useful as imagingagents. One of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that adetectable moiety may be attached to a provided compound via a suitablesubstituent. As used herein, the term “suitable substituent” refers to amoiety that is capable of covalent attachment to a detectable moiety.Such moieties are well known to one of ordinary skill in the art andinclude groups containing, e.g., a carboxylate moiety, an amino moiety,a thiol moiety, or a hydroxyl moiety, to name but a few. It will beappreciated that such moieties may be directly attached to a providedcompound or via a tethering group, such as a bivalent saturated orunsaturated hydrocarbon chain. In some embodiments, such moieties may beattached via click chemistry. In some embodiments, such moieties may beattached via a 1,3-cycloaddition of an azide with an alkyne, optionallyin the presence of a copper catalyst. Methods of using click chemistryare known in the art and include those described by Rostovtsev et al.,Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2002, 41, 2596-99 and Sun et al., BioconjugateChem., 2006, 17, 52-57.

As used herein, the term “detectable moiety” is used interchangeablywith the term “label” and relates to any moiety capable of beingdetected, e.g., primary labels and secondary labels. Primary labels,such as radioisotopes (e.g., tritium, ³²P, ³³P, ³⁵S, or ¹⁴C), mass-tags,and fluorescent labels are signal generating reporter groups which canbe detected without further modifications. Detectable moieties alsoinclude luminescent and phosphorescent groups.

The term “secondary label” as used herein refers to moieties such asbiotin and various protein antigens that require the presence of asecond intermediate for production of a detectable signal. For biotin,the secondary intermediate may include streptavidin-enzyme conjugates.For antigen labels, secondary intermediates may include antibody-enzymeconjugates. Some fluorescent groups act as secondary labels because theytransfer energy to another group in the process of nonradiativefluorescent resonance energy transfer (FRET), and the second groupproduces the detected signal.

The terms “fluorescent label”, “fluorescent dye”, and “fluorophore” asused herein refer to moieties that absorb light energy at a definedexcitation wavelength and emit light energy at a different wavelength.Examples of fluorescent labels include, but are not limited to: AlexaFluor dyes (Alexa Fluor 350, Alexa Fluor 488, Alexa Fluor 532, AlexaFluor 546, Alexa Fluor 568, Alexa Fluor 594, Alexa Fluor 633, AlexaFluor 660 and Alexa Fluor 680), AMCA, AMCA-S, BODIPY dyes (BODIPY FL,BODIPY R6G, BODIPY TMR, BODIPY TR, BODIPY 530/550, BODIPY 558/568,BODIPY 564/570, BODIPY 576/589, BODIPY 581/591, BODIPY 630/650, BODIPY650/665), Carboxyrhodamine 6G, carboxy-X-rhodamine (ROX), Cascade Blue,Cascade Yellow, Coumarin 343, Cyanine dyes (Cy3, Cy5, Cy3.5, Cy5.5),Dansyl, Dapoxyl, Dialkylaminocoumarin,4′,5′-Dichloro-2′,7′-dimethoxy-fluorescein, DM-NERF, Eosin, Erythrosin,Fluorescein, FAM, Hydroxycoumarin, IRDyes (IRD40, IRD 700, IRD 800),JOE, Lissamine rhodamine B, Marina Blue, Methoxycoumarin,Naphthofluorescein, Oregon Green 488, Oregon Green 500, Oregon Green514, Pacific Blue, PyMPO, Pyrene, Rhodamine B, Rhodamine 6G, RhodamineGreen, Rhodamine Red, Rhodol Green,2′,4′,5′,7′-Tetra-bromosulfone-fluorescein, Tetramethyl-rhodamine (TMR),Carboxytetramethylrhodamine (TAMRA), Texas Red, Texas Red-X.

The term “mass-tag” as used herein refers to any moiety that is capableof being uniquely detected by virtue of its mass using mass spectrometry(MS) detection techniques. Examples of mass-tags include electrophorerelease tags such asN-[3-[4′-[(p-Methoxytetrafluorobenzyl)oxy]phenyl]-3-methylglyceronyl]isonipecoticAcid, 4′-[2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-(pentafluorophenoxyl)]methylacetophenone, and their derivatives. The synthesis and utility of thesemass-tags is described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,650,750, 4,709,016,5,360,8191, 5,516,931, 5,602,273, 5,604,104, 5,610,020, and 5,650,270.Other examples of mass-tags include, but are not limited to,nucleotides, dideoxynucleotides, oligonucleotides of varying length andbase composition, oligopeptides, oligosaccharides, and other syntheticpolymers of varying length and monomer composition. A large variety oforganic molecules, both neutral and charged (biomolecules or syntheticcompounds) of an appropriate mass range (100-2000 Daltons) may also beused as mass-tags.

The terms “measurable affinity” and “measurably inhibit,” as usedherein, means a measurable change in a TYK2 protein kinase activitybetween a sample comprising a compound of the present invention, orcomposition thereof, and a TYK2 protein kinase, and an equivalent samplecomprising an TYK2 protein kinase, in the absence of said compound, orcomposition thereof.

3. Description of Exemplary Embodiments

As described above, in certain embodiments, the present inventionprovides a compound of formula I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

-   X is N or C(R³);-   R¹ is D, R, R^(D), —NR₂, —NRR^(D), —N(R^(D))₂, —OR, or —OR^(D);-   R² is H, R^(C), —N(R)C(O)Cy², —N(R)S(O)₂Cy², —N(R)Cy², —OCy², —SCy²,    or Cy²;-   R³ is H, halogen, or C₁₋₆ aliphatic; or-   R² and R³ are taken together with their intervening atoms to form a    4-7 membered partially unsaturated or aromatic ring having 0-3    heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur; wherein said ring is substituted with m instances of R⁴;-   each of Cy¹ and Cy² is independently phenyl; a 5-6 membered    monocyclic heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; an 8-10 membered    bicyclic heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; a 3-7 membered saturated    or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; or a 3-7    membered saturated or partially unsaturated monocyclic carbocyclic    ring; or a 7-12 membered saturated or partially unsaturated bicyclic    heterocyclic ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, wherein Cy¹ is substituted with n    instances of R⁵; and; wherein Cy² is substituted with p instances of    R⁶;-   L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₄ bivalent saturated or unsaturated,    straight or branched hydrocarbon chain wherein one or two methylene    units of the chain are optionally and independently replaced by    —C(R⁷)₂—, —N(R)—, —N(R)C(O)—, —C(O)N(R)—, —N(R)S(O)₂—, —S(O)₂N(R)—,    —O—, —C(O)—, —OC(O)—, —C(O)O—, —S—, —S(O)— or —S(O)₂—;-   each instance of R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, and R⁷ is independently R^(A) or R^(B),    and is substituted by q instances of R^(C);-   each instance of R^(A) is independently oxo, halogen, —CN, —NO₂,    —OR, —OR^(D), —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —S(O)NR₂,    —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂,    —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(NR)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂NR₂,    or —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   each instance of R^(B) is independently C₁₋₆ aliphatic; phenyl; a    5-6 membered monocyclic heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; an 8-10    membered bicyclic heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; a 3-7    membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclic ring; a 3-7    membered saturated or partially unsaturated monocyclic heterocyclic    ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,    oxygen, and sulfur; or a 7-12 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated bicyclic heterocyclic ring having 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   each instance of R^(C) is independently oxo, halogen, —CN, —NO₂,    —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —S(O)NR₂, —C(O)R,    —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR,    —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(NR)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂NR₂, or    —N(R)S(O)₂R or an optionally substituted group selected from C₁₋₆    aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated    heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring    having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen,    and sulfur;-   R^(D) is a C₁₋₄ aliphatic group wherein one or more hydrogens are    replaced by deuterium;-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:-   two R groups on the same nitrogen are taken together with their    intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated, partially    unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in addition    to the nitrogen, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur; and-   each of m, n, p, and q is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

As described above, in certain embodiments, the present inventionprovides a compound of formula I′:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

-   X is N or C(R³);-   R¹ is D, R, R^(D), —NR₂, —NRR^(D), —N(R^(D))₂, —OR, or —OR^(D);-   R² is H, R^(C), —N(R)C(O)Cy², —N(R)S(O)₂Cy², —N(R)Cy², —OCy², —SCy²,    or Cy²;-   R³ is H, halogen, or C₁₋₆ aliphatic; or-   R² and R³ are taken together with their intervening atoms to form a    4-7 membered partially unsaturated or aromatic ring having 0-3    heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur; wherein said ring is substituted with m instances of R⁴;-   each of Cy¹ and Cy² is independently phenyl; a 5-6 membered    monocyclic heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; an 8-10 membered    bicyclic heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; a 3-7 membered saturated    or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; or a 3-7    membered saturated or partially unsaturated monocyclic carbocyclic    ring; or a 7-12 membered saturated or partially unsaturated bicyclic    heterocyclic ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, wherein Cy¹ is substituted with n    instances of R⁵; and; wherein Cy² is substituted with p instances of    R⁶;-   L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₄ bivalent saturated or unsaturated,    straight or branched hydrocarbon chain wherein one or two methylene    units of the chain are optionally and independently replaced by    —C(R⁷)₂—, —N(R)—, —N(R)C(O)—, —C(O)N(R)—, —N(R)S(O)₂—, —S(O)₂N(R)—,    —O—, —C(O)—, —OC(O)—, —C(O)O—, —S—, —S(O)— or —S(O)₂—;-   each instance of R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, and R⁷ is independently R^(A) or R^(B),    and is substituted by q instances of R^(C);-   each instance of R^(A) is independently oxo, halogen, —CN, —NO₂,    —OR, —OR^(D), —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)(NR)R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R,    —S(O)NR₂, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R,    —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(NR)NR₂,    —N(R)S(O)₂NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂R, —N(R^(D))S(O)₂R, —N(R)S(O)₂R^(D),    —N(R^(D))S(O)₂R^(D), or —P(O)R₂;-   each instance of R^(B) is independently C₁₋₆ aliphatic; phenyl; a    5-6 membered monocyclic heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; an 8-10    membered bicyclic heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; a 3-7    membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclic ring; a 3-7    membered saturated or partially unsaturated monocyclic heterocyclic    ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,    oxygen, and sulfur; or a 7-12 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated bicyclic heterocyclic ring having 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   each instance of R^(C) is independently oxo, halogen, —CN, —NO₂,    —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —S(O)NR₂, —C(O)R,    —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR,    —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(NR)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂NR₂, or    —N(R)S(O)₂R or an optionally substituted group selected from C₁₋₆    aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated    heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring    having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen,    and sulfur;-   R^(D) is a C₁₋₄ aliphatic group wherein one or more hydrogens are    replaced by deuterium;-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:-   two R groups on the same nitrogen are taken together with their    intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated, partially    unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in addition    to the nitrogen, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur; and-   each of m, n, p, and q is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

As defined generally above, X is N or C(R³). In some embodiments, X isN. In some embodiments, X is C(R³). In some embodiments, X is C(H). Insome embodiments, X is C(R³), where R³ is halogen. In some embodiments,X is C(R³), where R³ is fluoro.

As defined generally above, R¹ is D, R, R^(D), —NR₂, —NRR^(D),—N(R^(D))₂, —OR, or —OR^(D). In some embodiments, R¹ is D. In someembodiments, R¹ is R. In some embodiments, R¹ is R^(D). In someembodiments, R¹ is —NR₂. In some embodiments, R¹ is —NRR^(D). In someembodiments, R¹ is —N(R^(D))₂. In some embodiments, R¹ is —OR. In someembodiments, R¹ is —OR^(D). In some embodiments, R¹ is an optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ aliphatic group. In some embodiments, R¹ is anoptionally substituted ethyl group. In some embodiments, R¹ is hydrogen,methyl or —CD₃. In some embodiments, R¹ is hydrogen. In someembodiments, R¹ is methyl or —CD₃. In some embodiments, R¹ is methyl. Insome embodiments, R¹ is —CD₃. In some embodiments, R¹ is —OCH₃. In someembodiments, R¹ is D, R, R^(D), —NR₂, —NRR^(D), —N(R^(D))₂, —OR, or—OR^(D), wherein R¹ is not hydrogen. In some embodiments, R¹ is —CH₂F,—CHF₂, or —CF₃. In some embodiments, R¹ is —CHF₂.

As defined generally above, R² is H, R^(C), —N(R)C(O)Cy², —N(R)Cy²,—OCy², —SCy², or Cy². In some embodiments, R² is H. In some embodiments,R² is R^(C), —N(R)C(O)Cy², —N(R)Cy², —OCy², —SCy², or Cy². In someembodiments, R² is R^(C). In some embodiments, R² is —N(R)C(O)R. In someembodiments, R² is —N(R)C(O)Cy², —N(R)Cy², or Cy². In some embodiments,R² is —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)Cy², —N(R)Cy², or Cy². In some embodiments,R² is —N(H)C(O)R, —N(H)C(O)Cy², —N(H)Cy², or Cy². In some embodiments,R² is —N(H)C(O)R, —N(H)C(O)Cy², or —N(H)Cy². In some embodiments, R² is—N(H)C(O)R. In some embodiments, R² is —N(H)C(O)R wherein R in thisinstance is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ aliphatic. In some embodiments,R² is —N(H)C(O)Cy². In some embodiments, R² is —N(H)Cy². In someembodiments, R² is —N(H)C(O)Cy² where Cy² is cyclopropyl. In someembodiments, R² is

As defined generally above, R³ is H, halogen, or C₁₋₆ aliphatic. In someembodiments, R³ is H. In some embodiments, R³ is halogen, or C₁₋₆aliphatic. In some embodiments, R³ is halogen. In some embodiments, R³is fluoro. In some embodiments, R³ is C₁₋₆ aliphatic.

In some embodiments, R² and R³ are taken together with their interveningatoms to form a 4-7 membered partially unsaturated or aromatic ringhaving 0-3 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur; wherein said ring is substituted with m instances of R⁴. In someembodiments, R² and R³ are taken together with their intervening atomsto form a 5-membered partially unsaturated or aromatic ring having 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;wherein said ring is substituted with m instances of R⁴.

As defined generally above, Cy¹ is phenyl; a 5-6 membered monocyclicheteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; an 8-10 membered bicyclic heteroaryl ringhaving 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur; a 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclicring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur; or a 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturatedmonocyclic carbocyclic ring; or a 7-12 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated bicyclic heterocyclic ring having 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, wherein Cy¹ issubstituted with n instances of R⁵.

In some embodiments, Cy¹ is phenyl. In some embodiments, Cy¹ is a 5-6membered heteroaryl having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, Cy¹ is a 5-memberedheteroaryl having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, Cy¹ is a 6-membered heteroarylhaving 1-4 nitrogens. In some embodiments, Cy¹ is pyridyl. In someembodiments, Cy¹ is pyrazinyl. In some embodiments, Cy¹ is pyrimidinyl.In some embodiments, Cy¹ is triazinyl. In some embodiments, Cy¹ ispyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, triazolyl, or tetrazolyl. In someembodiments, Cy¹ is furanyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, or oxadiazolyl, Insome embodiments, Cy¹ is thiophenyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, orthiadiazolyl. In some embodiments, Cy¹ is an 8-10 membered bicyclicheteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, Cy¹ is a 3-7 memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. Insome embodiments, Cy¹ is a 3-7 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated monocyclic carbocyclic ring. In some embodiments, Cy¹ is a7-12 membered saturated or partially unsaturated bicyclic heterocyclicring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, Cy¹(R⁵)_(n) taken together is selected from thefollowing:

wherein each of R, R^(C), and q is as defined above and described inembodiments herein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, Cy¹(R⁵)_(n) taken together is selected from thegroups in the preceding paragraph and the following groups:

In some embodiments, Cy¹(R⁵)_(n) taken together is selected from thegroups in the preceding paragraphs and the following groups:

As defined generally above, Cy² is phenyl; a 5-6 membered monocyclicheteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; an 8-10 membered bicyclic heteroaryl ringhaving 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur; a 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclicring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur; or a 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturatedmonocyclic carbocyclic ring; or a 7-12 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated bicyclic heterocyclic ring having 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, wherein Cy² issubstituted with p instances of R⁶.

In some embodiments, Cy² is phenyl. In some embodiments, Cy² is a 5-6membered heteroaryl having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, Cy² is a 5-memberedheteroaryl having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, Cy² is a 6-membered heteroarylhaving 1-4 nitrogens. In some embodiments, Cy² is pyridyl. In someembodiments, Cy² is pyrazinyl. In some embodiments, Cy² is pyrimidinyl.In some embodiments, Cy² is triazinyl. In some embodiments, Cy² ispyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, triazolyl, or tetrazolyl. In someembodiments, Cy² is furanyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, or oxadiazolyl, Insome embodiments, Cy² is thiophenyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, orthiadiazolyl. In some embodiments, Cy² is an 8-10 membered bicyclicheteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, Cy² is a 3-7 memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. Insome embodiments, Cy² is a 3-7 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated monocyclic carbocyclic ring. In some embodiments, Cy² isC₃₋₇ cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, Cy² is cyclopropyl. In someembodiments, Cy² is a 7-12 membered saturated or partially unsaturatedbicyclic heterocyclic ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, Cy² is selected from the following, each of whichis substituted by p instances of R⁶:

In some embodiments, Cy² is selected from the groups in the precedingparagraph or from the following, each of which is substituted by pinstances of R⁶:

As defined generally above, L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₄ bivalentsaturated or unsaturated, straight or branched hydrocarbon chain whereinone or two methylene units of the chain are optionally and independentlyreplaced by —C(R⁷)₂—, —N(R)—, —N(R)C(O)—, —C(O)N(R)—, —N(R)S(O)₂—,—S(O)₂N(R)—, —O—, —C(O)—, —OC(O)—, —C(O)O—, —S—, —S(O)— or —S(O)₂—. Insome embodiments, L¹ is a covalent bond. In some embodiments, L¹ is aC₁₋₄ bivalent saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched hydrocarbonchain wherein one or two methylene units of the chain are optionally andindependently replaced by —C(R⁷)₂—, —N(R)—, —N(R)C(O)—, —C(O)N(R)—,—N(R)S(O)₂—, —S(O)₂N(R)—, —O—, —C(O)—, —OC(O)—, —C(O)O—, —S—, —S(O)— or—S(O)₂—. In some embodiments, L¹ is —N(R)—. In some embodiments, L¹ is—N(H)—.

As defined generally above, m is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. In some embodiments,m is 0. In some embodiments, m is 1, 2, 3, or 4. In some embodiments, mis 1. In some embodiments, m is 2. In some embodiments, m is 3. In someembodiments, m is 4.

As defined generally above, n is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. In some embodiments,n is 0. In some embodiments, n is 1, 2, 3, or 4. In some embodiments, nis 1. In some embodiments, n is 2. In some embodiments, n is 3. In someembodiments, n is 4.

As defined generally above, p is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. In some embodiments,p is 0. In some embodiments, p is 1, 2, 3, or 4. In some embodiments, pis 1. In some embodiments, p is 2. In some embodiments, p is 3. In someembodiments, p is 4.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I or I′, wherein L¹ is —N(H)—, thereby forming a compound offormula I-a:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X, Cy¹,R¹, and R² is as defined above and described in embodiments herein, bothsingly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I or I′, wherein X is N or C(R³), thereby forming a compound offormulas I-b or I-c respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of Cy¹, L¹,R¹, R², and R³ is as defined above and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I-a, wherein L¹ is N or C(R³), thereby forming a compound offormulas II-a or II-b respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of Cy¹, R¹,R², and R³ is as defined above and described in embodiments herein, bothsingly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula II-a or II-b wherein Cy¹ is phenyl, thereby forming a compoundof formulas III-a or III-b respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R¹, R²,R³, R⁵, and n is as defined above and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula III-a or III-b, wherein n is 1, 2 or 3, and at least oneinstance of R⁵ is ortho to the NH point of attachment, thereby forming acompound of formulas IV-a or IV-b respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R¹, R²,R³, and R⁵ is as defined above and described in embodiments herein, bothsingly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula IV-a or IV-b, wherein the ortho R⁵ group is —OR, —S(O)₂R,—C(O)NR₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R, thereby forming a compound of formulas V-a,V-b, V-c, V-d, V-e, V-f, V-g, or V-h respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R, R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ is as defined above and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula IV-a or IV-b, wherein the ortho R⁵ group is —N(R^(D))S(O)₂R,—N(R)S(O)₂R^(D), —N(R^(D))S(O)₂R^(D), —S(O)(NR)R, or —P(O)R₂, therebyforming a compound of formulas V-i, V-j, V-k, V-l, V-m, V-n, V-o, V-p,V-q or V-r respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R, R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ is as defined above and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula V-a or V-b, wherein a second R⁵ group (R^(5b)) is meta to the NHpoint of attachment, thereby forming a compound of formula VI-a, or VI-brespectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R, R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ is as defined above and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula VI-a or VI-b, wherein R⁵ is R^(B). In some embodiments, thepresent invention provides a compound of formula VI-a or VI-b, whereinR⁵ is —C(O)NR₂ or a 5-6 membered monocyclic heteroaryl ring having 1-4heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur,said ring being substituted by q instances of R^(C).

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula VI-a or VI-b, wherein —OR is methoxy, fluoromethoxy, ordifluoromethoxy.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula II-a or II-b wherein Cy¹ is pyridyl, n is 2, and one instance ofR⁵ is oxo, thereby forming a pyridone compound of formulas VII-a orVII-b respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R¹, R²,R³, and R⁵, is as defined above and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I or I′ wherein R¹ is —CHF₂, thereby forming a compound offormula VIII:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X, L¹,R², and Cy¹ is as defined above and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula VIII wherein L¹ is —NH—, thereby forming a compound of formulaIX:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X, R²,and Cy¹ is as defined above and described in embodiments herein, bothsingly and in combination.

As described above, in certain embodiments, the present inventionprovides a compound of formula X:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

-   X is N or C(R³);-   R¹ is —CH₂F, —CHF₂, or —CF₃;-   R² is H, R^(C), —N(R)C(O)Cy², —N(R)S(O)₂Cy², —N(R)Cy², —OCy², —SCy²,    or Cy²;-   R³ is H, halogen, or C₁₋₆ aliphatic; or-   R² and R³ are taken together with their intervening atoms to form a    4-7 membered partially unsaturated or aromatic ring having 0-3    heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur; wherein said ring is substituted with m instances of R⁴;-   each of Cy¹ and Cy² is independently phenyl; a 5-6 membered    monocyclic heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; an 8-10 membered    bicyclic heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; a 3-7 membered saturated    or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; or a 3-7    membered saturated or partially unsaturated monocyclic carbocyclic    ring; or a 7-12 membered saturated or partially unsaturated bicyclic    heterocyclic ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, wherein Cy¹ is substituted with n    instances of R⁵; and; wherein Cy² is substituted with p instances of    R⁶;-   L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₄ bivalent saturated or unsaturated,    straight or branched hydrocarbon chain wherein one or two methylene    units of the chain are optionally and independently replaced by    —C(R⁷)₂—, —N(R)—, —N(R)C(O)—, —C(O)N(R)—, —N(R)S(O)₂—, —S(O)₂N(R)—,    —O—, —C(O)—, —OC(O)—, —C(O)O—, —S—, —S(O)— or —S(O)₂—;-   each instance of R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, and R⁷ is independently R^(A) or R^(B),    and is substituted by q instances of R^(C);-   each instance of R^(A) is independently oxo, halogen, —CN, —NO₂,    —OR, —OR^(D), —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —S(O)NR₂,    —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂,    —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(NR)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂NR₂,    or —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   each instance of R^(B) is independently C₁₋₆ aliphatic; phenyl; a    5-6 membered monocyclic heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; an 8-10    membered bicyclic heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; a 3-7    membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclic ring; a 3-7    membered saturated or partially unsaturated monocyclic heterocyclic    ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,    oxygen, and sulfur; or a 7-12 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated bicyclic heterocyclic ring having 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   each instance of R^(C) is independently oxo, halogen, —CN, —NO₂,    —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —S(O)NR₂, —C(O)R,    —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR,    —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(NR)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂NR₂, or    —N(R)S(O)₂R or an optionally substituted group selected from C₁₋₆    aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated    heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring    having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen,    and sulfur;-   R^(D) is a C₁₋₄ aliphatic group wherein one or more hydrogens are    replaced by deuterium;-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:-   two R groups on the same nitrogen are taken together with their    intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated, partially    unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in addition    to the nitrogen, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur; and-   each of m, n, p, and q is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

As defined generally above, X is N or C(R³). In some embodiments, X isN. In some embodiments, X is C(R³). In some embodiments, X is C(H). Insome embodiments, X is C(R³), where R³ is halogen. In some embodiments,X is C(R³), where R³ is fluoro.

As defined generally above, R¹ is —CH₂F, —CHF₂, or —CF₃. In someembodiments, R¹ is —CHF₂.

As defined generally above, R² is H, R^(C), —N(R)C(O)Cy², —N(R)Cy²,—OCy², —SCy², or Cy². In some embodiments, R² is H. In some embodiments,R² is R^(C), —N(R)C(O)Cy², —N(R)Cy², —OCy², —SCy², or Cy². In someembodiments, R² is R^(C). In some embodiments, R² is —N(R)C(O)R. In someembodiments, R² is —N(R)C(O)Cy², —N(R)Cy², or Cy². In some embodiments,R² is —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)Cy², —N(R)Cy², or Cy². In some embodiments,R² is —N(H)C(O)R, —N(H)C(O)Cy², —N(H)Cy², or Cy². In some embodiments,R² is —N(H)C(O)R, —N(H)C(O)Cy², or —N(H)Cy². In some embodiments, R² is—N(H)C(O)R. In some embodiments, R² is —N(H)C(O)R wherein R in thisinstance is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ aliphatic. In some embodiments,R² is —N(H)C(O)Cy². In some embodiments, R² is —N(H)Cy². In someembodiments, R² is —N(H)C(O)Cy² where Cy² is cyclopropyl. In someembodiments, R² is

As defined generally above, R³ is H, halogen, or C₁₋₆ aliphatic. In someembodiments, R³ is H. In some embodiments, R³ is halogen, or C₁₋₆aliphatic. In some embodiments, R³ is halogen. In some embodiments, R³is fluoro. In some embodiments, R³ is C₁₋₆ aliphatic.

In some embodiments, R² and R³ are taken together with their interveningatoms to form a 4-7 membered partially unsaturated or aromatic ringhaving 0-3 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur; wherein said ring is substituted with m instances of R⁴. In someembodiments, R² and R³ are taken together with their intervening atomsto form a 5-membered partially unsaturated or aromatic ring having 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;wherein said ring is substituted with m instances of R⁴.

As defined generally above, Cy¹ is phenyl; a 5-6 membered monocyclicheteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; an 8-10 membered bicyclic heteroaryl ringhaving 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur; a 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclicring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur; or a 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturatedmonocyclic carbocyclic ring; or a 7-12 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated bicyclic heterocyclic ring having 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, wherein Cy¹ issubstituted with n instances of R⁵.

In some embodiments, Cy¹ is phenyl. In some embodiments, Cy¹ is a 5-6membered heteroaryl having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, Cy¹ is a 5-memberedheteroaryl having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, Cy¹ is a 6-membered heteroarylhaving 1-4 nitrogens. In some embodiments, Cy¹ is pyridyl. In someembodiments, Cy¹ is pyrazinyl. In some embodiments, Cy¹ is pyrimidinyl.In some embodiments, Cy¹ is triazinyl. In some embodiments, Cy¹ ispyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, triazolyl, or tetrazolyl. In someembodiments, Cy¹ is furanyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, or oxadiazolyl, Insome embodiments, Cy¹ is thiophenyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, orthiadiazolyl. In some embodiments, Cy¹ is an 8-10 membered bicyclicheteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, Cy¹ is a 3-7 memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. Insome embodiments, Cy¹ is a 3-7 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated monocyclic carbocyclic ring. In some embodiments, Cy¹ is a7-12 membered saturated or partially unsaturated bicyclic heterocyclicring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, Cy¹(R⁵)_(n) taken together is selected from thefollowing:

whereineach of R, R^(C), and q is as defined above and described in embodimentsherein, both singly and in combination.

As defined generally above, Cy² is phenyl; a 5-6 membered monocyclicheteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; an 8-10 membered bicyclic heteroaryl ringhaving 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur; a 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclicring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur; or a 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturatedmonocyclic carbocyclic ring; or a 7-12 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated bicyclic heterocyclic ring having 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, wherein Cy² issubstituted with p instances of R⁶.

In some embodiments, Cy² is phenyl. In some embodiments, Cy² is a 5-6membered heteroaryl having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, Cy² is a 5-memberedheteroaryl having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, Cy² is a 6-membered heteroarylhaving 1-4 nitrogens. In some embodiments, Cy² is pyridyl. In someembodiments, Cy² is pyrazinyl. In some embodiments, Cy² is pyrimidinyl.In some embodiments, Cy² is triazinyl. In some embodiments, Cy² ispyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, triazolyl, or tetrazolyl. In someembodiments, Cy² is furanyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, or oxadiazolyl, Insome embodiments, Cy² is thiophenyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, orthiadiazolyl. In some embodiments, Cy² is an 8-10 membered bicyclicheteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, Cy² is a 3-7 memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. Insome embodiments, Cy² is a 3-7 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated monocyclic carbocyclic ring. In some embodiments, Cy² isC₃₋₇ cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, Cy² is cyclopropyl. In someembodiments, Cy² is a 7-12 membered saturated or partially unsaturatedbicyclic heterocyclic ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, Cy² is selected from the following, each of whichis substituted by p instances of R⁶:

As defined generally above, L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₄ bivalentsaturated or unsaturated, straight or branched hydrocarbon chain whereinone or two methylene units of the chain are optionally and independentlyreplaced by —C(R⁷)₂—, —N(R)—, —N(R)C(O)—, —C(O)N(R)—, —N(R)S(O)₂—,—S(O)₂N(R)—, —O—, —C(O)—, —OC(O)—, —C(O)O—, —S—, —S(O)— or —S(O)₂—. Insome embodiments, L¹ is a covalent bond. In some embodiments, L¹ is aC₁₋₄ bivalent saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched hydrocarbonchain wherein one or two methylene units of the chain are optionally andindependently replaced by —C(R⁷)₂—, —N(R)—, —N(R)C(O)—, —C(O)N(R)—,—N(R)S(O)₂—, —S(O)₂N(R)—, —O—, —C(O)—, —OC(O)—, —C(O)O—, —S—, —S(O)— or—S(O)₂—. In some embodiments, L¹ is —N(R)—. In some embodiments, L¹ is—N(H)—.

As defined generally above, m is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. In some embodiments,m is 0. In some embodiments, m is 1, 2, 3, or 4. In some embodiments, mis 1. In some embodiments, m is 2. In some embodiments, m is 3. In someembodiments, m is 4.

As defined generally above, n is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. In some embodiments,n is 0. In some embodiments, n is 1, 2, 3, or 4. In some embodiments, nis 1. In some embodiments, n is 2. In some embodiments, n is 3. In someembodiments, n is 4.

As defined generally above, p is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. In some embodiments,p is 0. In some embodiments, p is 1, 2, 3, or 4. In some embodiments, pis 1. In some embodiments, p is 2. In some embodiments, p is 3. In someembodiments, p is 4.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula X, wherein L¹ is —N(H)—, thereby forming a compound of formulaX-a:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X, Cy¹,R¹, and R² is as defined above and described in embodiments herein, bothsingly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula X, wherein X is N or C(R³), thereby forming a compound offormulas X-b or X-c respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of Cy¹, L¹,R¹, R², and R³ is as defined above and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula X-a, wherein X is N or C(R³), thereby forming a compound offormulas XI-a or XI-b respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of Cy¹, R¹,R², and R³ is as defined above and described in embodiments herein, bothsingly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula XI-a or XI-b wherein Cy¹ is phenyl, thereby forming a compoundof formulas XII-a or XII-b respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R¹, R²,R³, R⁵, and n is as defined above and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula XII-a or XII-b, wherein n is 1, 2 or 3, and at least oneinstance of R⁵ is ortho to the NH point of attachment, thereby forming acompound of formulas XIII-a or XIII-b respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R¹, R²,R³, and R⁵ is as defined above and described in embodiments herein, bothsingly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula XIII-a or XIII-b, wherein the ortho R⁵ group is —OR, —S(O)₂R,—C(O)NR₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R, thereby forming a compound of formulas XIV-a,XIV-b, XIV-c, XIV-d, XIV-e, XIV-f, XIV-g, or XIV-h respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R, R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ is as defined above and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula XIV-a or XIV-b, wherein a second R⁵ group (R^(5b)) is meta tothe NH point of attachment, thereby forming a compound of formulas XV-a,or XV-b respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R, R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ is as defined above and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula XV-a or XV-b, wherein R⁵ is R^(B). In some embodiments, thepresent invention provides a compound of formula XV-a or XV-b, whereinR⁵ is —C(O)NR₂ or a 5-6 membered monocyclic heteroaryl ring having 1-4heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur,said ring being substituted by q instances of R^(C).

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula XV-a or XV-b, wherein —OR is methoxy, fluoromethoxy, ordifluoromethoxy.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula XI-a or XI-b wherein Cy¹ is pyridyl, n is 2, and one instance ofR⁵ is oxo, thereby forming a pyridone compound of formulas XVI-a orXVI-b respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R¹, R²,R³, and R⁵, is as defined above and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula X wherein R¹ is —CHF₂, thereby forming a compound of formulaXVII:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X, L¹,R², and Cy¹ is as defined above and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula XVII wherein L¹ is —NH—, thereby forming a compound of formulaXVIII:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X, R²,and Cy¹ is as defined above and described in embodiments herein, bothsingly and in combination.

Exemplary compounds of the invention are set forth in Table 1, below.

TABLE Exemplary Compounds Com- pound Structure I-1

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I-23

I-24

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I-212

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I-228

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I-273

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I-277

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I-280

I-281

I-282

I-283

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I-285

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I-287

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I-291

I-292

I-293

I-294

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I-301

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I-307

I-308

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I-310

I-311

I-312

I-313

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I-315

I-316

I-317

I-318

I-319

I-320

I-321

I-322

I-323

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I-325

I-326

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I-328

I-329

I-330

I-331

I-332

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I-334

I-335

I-336

I-337

I-338

I-339

I-340

I-341

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I-343

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I-345

I-346

I-347

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In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound set forthin Table 1, above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Insome embodiments, the present invention provides a pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a compound set forth in Table 1 above, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, together with apharmaceutically acceptable carrier, excipient, or diluent.

4. General Methods of Providing the Present Compounds

The compounds of this invention may be prepared or isolated in generalby synthetic and/or semi-synthetic methods known to those skilled in theart for analogous compounds and by methods described in detail in theExamples, herein.

In some embodiments, compounds of formula I or I′ are prepared accordingto the following general procedure, depicted in Scheme 1.

wherein PG is a suitable nitrogen protecting group, and X is as definedabove and in embodiments herein.

In some embodiments, compounds of formula X are prepared according tothe following general procedure, depicted in Scheme 1-a.

wherein PG is a suitable nitrogen protecting group, and each of X, R¹,R², L¹, and Cy¹ is as defined above and in embodiments herein, bothsingly and in combination.

In some embodiments, where L¹ is NH, intermediates of formula Cy¹-NH₂are prepared according to the methods described in WO2014074660A1,WO2014074661A1, and WO2015089143A1, the entirety of each of which isincorporated herein by reference.

5. Uses, Formulation and Administration

Pharmaceutically Acceptable Compositions

According to another embodiment, the invention provides a compositioncomprising a compound of this invention or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant,or vehicle. The amount of compound in compositions of this invention issuch that is effective to measurably inhibit a TYK2 protein kinase, or amutant thereof, in a biological sample or in a patient. In certainembodiments, the amount of compound in compositions of this invention issuch that is effective to measurably inhibit a TYK2 protein kinase, or amutant thereof, in a biological sample or in a patient. In certainembodiments, a composition of this invention is formulated foradministration to a patient in need of such composition. In someembodiments, a composition of this invention is formulated for oraladministration to a patient.

The term “patient,” as used herein, means an animal, preferably amammal, and most preferably a human.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant, or vehicle”refers to a non-toxic carrier, adjuvant, or vehicle that does notdestroy the pharmacological activity of the compound with which it isformulated. Pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, adjuvants or vehiclesthat may be used in the compositions of this invention include, but arenot limited to, ion exchangers, alumina, aluminum stearate, lecithin,serum proteins, such as human serum albumin, buffer substances such asphosphates, glycine, sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, partial glyceridemixtures of saturated vegetable fatty acids, water, salts orelectrolytes, such as protamine sulfate, disodium hydrogen phosphate,potassium hydrogen phosphate, sodium chloride, zinc salts, colloidalsilica, magnesium trisilicate, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, cellulose-basedsubstances, polyethylene glycol, sodium carboxymethylcellulose,polyacrylates, waxes, polyethylene-polyoxypropylene-block polymers,polyethylene glycol and wool fat.

A “pharmaceutically acceptable derivative” means any non-toxic salt,ester, salt of an ester or other derivative of a compound of thisinvention that, upon administration to a recipient, is capable ofproviding, either directly or indirectly, a compound of this inventionor an inhibitorily active metabolite or residue thereof.

As used herein, the term “inhibitorily active metabolite or residuethereof” means that a metabolite or residue thereof is also an inhibitorof a TYK2 protein kinase, or a mutant thereof.

Compositions of the present invention may be administered orally,parenterally, by inhalation spray, topically, rectally, nasally,buccally, vaginally or via an implanted reservoir. The term “parenteral”as used herein includes subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular,intra-articular, intra-synovial, intrasternal, intrathecal,intrahepatic, intralesional and intracranial injection or infusiontechniques. Preferably, the compositions are administered orally,intraperitoneally or intravenously. Sterile injectable forms of thecompositions of this invention may be aqueous or oleaginous suspension.These suspensions may be formulated according to techniques known in theart using suitable dispersing or wetting agents and suspending agents.The sterile injectable preparation may also be a sterile injectablesolution or suspension in a non-toxic parenterally acceptable diluent orsolvent, for example as a solution in 1,3-butanediol. Among theacceptable vehicles and solvents that may be employed are water,Ringer's solution and isotonic sodium chloride solution. In addition,sterile, fixed oils are conventionally employed as a solvent orsuspending medium.

For this purpose, any bland fixed oil may be employed includingsynthetic mono- or di-glycerides. Fatty acids, such as oleic acid andits glyceride derivatives are useful in the preparation of injectables,as are natural pharmaceutically-acceptable oils, such as olive oil orcastor oil, especially in their polyoxyethylated versions. These oilsolutions or suspensions may also contain a long-chain alcohol diluentor dispersant, such as carboxymethyl cellulose or similar dispersingagents that are commonly used in the formulation of pharmaceuticallyacceptable dosage forms including emulsions and suspensions. Othercommonly used surfactants, such as Tweens, Spans and other emulsifyingagents or bioavailability enhancers which are commonly used in themanufacture of pharmaceutically acceptable solid, liquid, or otherdosage forms may also be used for the purposes of formulation.

Pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of this invention may be orallyadministered in any orally acceptable dosage form including, but notlimited to, capsules, tablets, aqueous suspensions or solutions. In thecase of tablets for oral use, carriers commonly used include lactose andcorn starch. Lubricating agents, such as magnesium stearate, are alsotypically added. For oral administration in a capsule form, usefuldiluents include lactose and dried cornstarch. When aqueous suspensionsare required for oral use, the active ingredient is combined withemulsifying and suspending agents. If desired, certain sweetening,flavoring or coloring agents may also be added.

Alternatively, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of thisinvention may be administered in the form of suppositories for rectaladministration. These can be prepared by mixing the agent with asuitable non-irritating excipient that is solid at room temperature butliquid at rectal temperature and therefore will melt in the rectum torelease the drug. Such materials include cocoa butter, beeswax andpolyethylene glycols.

Pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of this invention may also beadministered topically, especially when the target of treatment includesareas or organs readily accessible by topical application, includingdiseases of the eye, the skin, or the lower intestinal tract. Suitabletopical formulations are readily prepared for each of these areas ororgans.

Topical application for the lower intestinal tract can be effected in arectal suppository formulation (see above) or in a suitable enemaformulation. Topically-transdermal patches may also be used.

For topical applications, provided pharmaceutically acceptablecompositions may be formulated in a suitable ointment containing theactive component suspended or dissolved in one or more carriers.Carriers for topical administration of compounds of this inventioninclude, but are not limited to, mineral oil, liquid petrolatum, whitepetrolatum, propylene glycol, polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylenecompound, emulsifying wax and water. Alternatively, providedpharmaceutically acceptable compositions can be formulated in a suitablelotion or cream containing the active components suspended or dissolvedin one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. Suitable carriersinclude, but are not limited to, mineral oil, sorbitan monostearate,polysorbate 60, cetyl esters wax, cetearyl alcohol, 2-octyldodecanol,benzyl alcohol and water.

For ophthalmic use, provided pharmaceutically acceptable compositionsmay be formulated as micronized suspensions in isotonic, pH adjustedsterile saline, or, preferably, as solutions in isotonic, pH adjustedsterile saline, either with or without a preservative such asbenzylalkonium chloride. Alternatively, for ophthalmic uses, thepharmaceutically acceptable compositions may be formulated in anointment such as petrolatum.

Pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of this invention may also beadministered by nasal aerosol or inhalation. Such compositions areprepared according to techniques well-known in the art of pharmaceuticalformulation and may be prepared as solutions in saline, employing benzylalcohol or other suitable preservatives, absorption promoters to enhancebioavailability, fluorocarbons, and/or other conventional solubilizingor dispersing agents.

Most preferably, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of thisinvention are formulated for oral administration. Such formulations maybe administered with or without food. In some embodiments,pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of this invention areadministered without food. In other embodiments, pharmaceuticallyacceptable compositions of this invention are administered with food.

The amount of compounds of the present invention that may be combinedwith the carrier materials to produce a composition in a single dosageform will vary depending upon the host treated, the particular mode ofadministration. Preferably, provided compositions should be formulatedso that a dosage of between 0.01-100 mg/kg body weight/day of theinhibitor can be administered to a patient receiving these compositions.

It should also be understood that a specific dosage and treatmentregimen for any particular patient will depend upon a variety offactors, including the activity of the specific compound employed, theage, body weight, general health, sex, diet, time of administration,rate of excretion, drug combination, and the judgment of the treatingphysician and the severity of the particular disease being treated. Theamount of a compound of the present invention in the composition willalso depend upon the particular compound in the composition.

Uses of Compounds and Pharmaceutically Acceptable Compositions

Compounds and compositions described herein are generally useful for theinhibition of kinase activity of one or more enzymes. In someembodiments the kinase inhibited by the compounds and methods of theinvention is TYK2

TYK2 is a non-receptor tyrosine kinase member of the Janus kinase (JAKs)family of protein kinases. The mammalian JAK family consists of fourmembers, TYK2, JAK1, JAK2, and JAK3. JAK proteins, including TYK2, areintegral to cytokine signaling. TYK2 associates with the cytoplasmicdomain of type I and type II cytokine receptors, as well as interferontypes I and III receptors, and is activated by those receptors uponcytokine binding. Cytokines implicated in TYK2 activation includeinterferons (e.g. IFN-α, IFN-β, IFN-κ, IFN-δ, IFN-ε, IFN-τ, IFN-ω, andIFN-ζ (also known as limitin), and interleukins (e.g. IL-4, IL-6, IL-10,IL-11, IL-12, IL-13, L-22, IL-23, IL-27, IL-31, oncostatin M, ciliaryneurotrophic factor, cardiotrophin 1, cardiotrophin-like cytokine, andLIF). Velasquez et al., “A protein kinase in the interferon α/βsignaling pathway,” Cell (1992) 70:313; Stahl et al., “Association andactivation of Jak-Tyk kinases by CNTF-LIF-OSM-IL-6β receptorcomponents,” Science (1994) 263:92; Finbloom et al., “IL-10 induces thetyrosine phosphorylation of Tyk2 and Jak1 and the differential assemblyof Stat1 and Stat3 complexes in human T cells and monocytes,” J.Immunol. (1995) 155:1079; Bacon et al., “Interleukin 12 (L-12) inducestyrosine phosphorylation of Jak2 and Tyk2: differential use of Janusfamily kinases by IL-2 and IL-12,” J. Exp. Med. (1995) 181:399; Welhamet al., “Interleukin-13 signal transduction in lymphohemopoietic cells:similarities and differences in signal transduction with interleukin-4and insulin,” J. Biol. Chem. (1995) 270:12286; Parham et al., “Areceptor for the heterodimeric cytokine IL-23 is composed of IL-12R31and a novel cytokine receptor subunit, IL-23R,” J. Immunol. (2002)168:5699. The activated TYK2 then goes on to phosphorylate furthersignaling proteins such as members of the STAT family, including STAT1,STAT2, STAT4, and STAT6.

TYK2 activation by IL-23, has been linked to inflammatory bowel disease(IBD), Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. Duerr et al., “AGenome-Wide Association Study Identifies IL23R as an Inflammatory BowelDisease Gene,” Science (2006) 314:1461-1463. As the downstream effectorof IL-23, TYK2 also plays a role in psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis,and Behçet's disease. Cho et al., “Genomics and the multifactorialnature of human auto-immune disease,” N. Engl. J. Med (2011)365:1612-1623; Cortes et al., “Identification of multiple risk variantsfor ankylosing spondylitis through high-density genotyping ofimmune-related loci,” Nat. Genet. (2013) 45(7):730-738; Remmers et al.,“Genome-wide association study identifies variants in the MHC class I,IL10, and L23R-IL12RB2 regions associated with Behçet's disease,” Nat.Genet. (2010) 42:698-702. A genome-wide association study of 2,622individuals with psoriasis identified associations between diseasesusceptibility and TYK2. Strange et al., “A genome-wide associationstudy identifies new psoriasis susceptibility loci and an interactionbetween HLA-C and ERAP1,” Nat. Genet. (2010) 42:985-992. Knockout ortyrphostin inhibition of TYK2 significantly reduces both IL-23 andIL-22-induced dermatitis. Ishizaki et al., “Tyk2 is a therapeutic targetfor psoriasis-like skin inflammation,” Intl. Immunol. (2013), doi:10.1093/intimm/dxt062.

TYK2 also plays a role in respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronicobstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and cystic fibrosis.Goblet cell hyperplasia (GCH) and mucous hypersecretion is mediated byIL-13-induced activation of TYK2, which in turn activates STAT6. Zhanget al., “Docking protein Gab2 regulates mucin expression and goblet cellhyperplasia through TYK2/STAT6 pathway,” FASEB J. (2012) 26:1-11.Decreased TYK2 activity leads to protection of joints from collagenantibody-induced arthritis, a model of human rheumatoid arthritis.Mechanistically, decreased Tyk2 activity reduced the production ofT_(h)1/T_(h)17-related cytokines and matrix metalloproteases, and otherkey markers of inflammation. Ishizaki et al., “Tyk2 deficiency protectsjoints against destruction in anti-type II collagen antibody-inducedarthritis in mice,” Intl. Immunol. (2011) 23(9):575-582.

TYK2 knockout mice showed complete resistance in experimental autoimmuneencephalomyelitis (EAE, an animal model of multiple sclerosis (MS)),with no infiltration of CD4 T cells in the spinal cord, as compared tocontrols, suggesting that TYK2 is essential to pathogenic CD4-mediateddisease development in MS. Oyamada et al., “Tyrosine Kinase 2 PlaysCritical Roles in the Pathogenic CD4 T Cell Responses for theDevelopment of Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis,” J. Immunol.(2009) 183:7539-7546. This corroborates earlier studies linkingincreased TYK2 expression with MS susceptibility. Ban et al.,“Replication analysis identifies TYK2 as a multiple sclerosissusceptibility factor,” Eur J. Hum. Genet. (2009) 17:1309-1313. Loss offunction mutation in TYK2, leads to decreased demyelination andincreased remyelination of neurons, further suggesting a role for TYK2inhibitors in the treatment of MS and other CNS demyelination disorders.

TYK2 is the sole signaling messenger common to both IL-12 and IL-23.TYK2 knockout reduced methylated BSA injection-induced footpadthickness, imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin inflammation, anddextran sulfate sodium or 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid-inducedcolitis in mice.

Joint linkage and association studies of various type I IFN signalinggenes with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, an autoimmune disorder),showed a strong, and significant correlation between loss of functionmutations to TYK2 and decreased prevalence of SLE in families withaffected members. Sigurdsson et al., “Polymorphisms in the TyrosineKinase 2 and Interferon Regulatory Factor 5 Genes Are Associated withSystemic Lupus Erythematosus,” Am. J. Hum. Genet. (2005) 76:528-537.Genome-wide association studies of individuals with SLE versus anunaffected cohort showed highly significant correlation between the TYK2locus and SLE. Graham et al., “Association of NCF2, IKZF1, IRF8, IFIH1,and TYK2 with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,” PLoS Genetics (2011)7(10):e1002341.

TYK2 has been shown to play an important role in maintaining tumorsurveillance and TYK2 knockout mice showed compromised cytotoxic T cellresponse, and accelerated tumor development. However, these effects werelinked to the efficient suppression of natural killer (NK) and cytotoxicT lymphocytes, suggesting that TYK2 inhibitors would be highly suitablefor the treatment of autoimmune disorders or transplant rejection.Although other JAK family members such as JAK3 have similar roles in theimmune system, TYK2 has been suggested as a superior target because ofits involvement in fewer and more closely related signaling pathways,leading to fewer off-target effects. Simma et al. “Identification of anIndispensable Role for Tyrosine Kinase 2 in CTL-Mediated TumorSurveillance,” Cancer Res. (2009) 69:203-211.

However, paradoxically to the decreased tumor surveillance observed bySimma et al., studies in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL)indicate that T-ALL is highly dependent on IL-10 via TYK2 viaSTAT1-mediated signal transduction to maintain cancer cell survivalthrough upregulation of anti-apoptotic protein BCL2. Knockdown of TYK2,but not other JAK family members, reduced cell growth. Specificactivating mutations to TYK2 that promote cancer cell survival includethose to the FERM domain (G36D, S47N, and R425H), the JH2 domain(V731I), and the kinase domain (E957D and R1027H). However, it was alsoidentified that the kinase function of TYK2 is required for increasedcancer cell survival, as TYK2 enzymes featuring kinase-dead mutations(M978Y or M978F) in addition to an activating mutation (E957D) resultedin failure to transform. Sanda et al. “TYK2-STAT1-BCL2 PathwayDependence in T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,” Cancer Disc. (2013)3(5):564-577.

Thus, selective inhibition of TYK2 has been suggested as a suitabletarget for patients with IL-10 and/or BCL2-addicted tumors, such as 70%of adult T-cell leukemia cases. Fontan et al. “Discovering What MakesSTAT Signaling TYK in T-ALL,” Cancer Disc. (2013) 3:494-496.

TYK2 mediated STAT3 signaling has also been shown to mediate neuronalcell death caused by amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide. Decreased TYK2phosphorylation of STAT3 following Aβ administration lead to decreasedneuronal cell death, and increased phosphorylation of STAT3 has beenobserved in postmortem brains of Alzheimer's patients. Wan et al.“Tyk/STAT3 Signaling Mediates β-Amyloid-Induced Neuronal Cell Death:Implications in Alzheimer's Disease,” J. Neurosci. (2010)30(20):6873-6881.

Inhibition of JAK-STAT signaling pathways is also implicated in hairgrowth, and the reversal of the hair loss associated with alopeciaareata. Xing et al., “Alopecia areata is driven by cytotoxic Tlymphocytes and is reversed by JAK inhibition,” Nat. Med. (2014) 20:1043-1049; Harel et al., “Pharmacologic inhibition of JAK-STAT signalingpromotes hair growth,” Sci. Adv. (2015) 1(9):e1500973.

Accordingly, compounds that inhibit the activity of TYK2 are beneficial,especially those with selectivity over JAK2. Such compounds shoulddeliver a pharmacological response that favorably treats one or more ofthe conditions described herein without the side-effects associated withthe inhibition of JAK2.

Even though TYK2 inhibitors are known in the art, there is a continuingneed to provide novel inhibitors having more effective or advantageouspharmaceutically relevant properties. For example, compounds withincreased activity, selectivity over other JAK kinases (especiallyJAK2), and ADMET (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion,and/or toxicity) properties. Thus, in some embodiments, the presentinvention provides inhibitors of TYK2 which show selectivity over JAK2.

The activity of a compound utilized in this invention as an inhibitor ofTYK2, or a mutant thereof, may be assayed in vitro, in vivo or in a cellline. In vitro assays include assays that determine inhibition of eitherthe phosphorylation activity and/or the subsequent functionalconsequences, or ATPase activity of activated TYK2, or a mutant thereof.Alternate in vitro assays quantitate the ability of the inhibitor tobind to TYK2. Inhibitor binding may be measured by radiolabeling theinhibitor prior to binding, isolating the inhibitor/TYK2 complex anddetermining the amount of radiolabel bound. Alternatively, inhibitorbinding may be determined by running a competition experiment where newinhibitors are incubated with TYK2 bound to known radioligands.Representative in vitro and in vivo assays useful in assaying a TYK2inhibitor include those described and disclosed in, e.g., each of whichis herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. Detailed conditionsfor assaying a compound utilized in this invention as an inhibitor ofTYK2, or a mutant thereof, are set forth in the Examples below.

As used herein, the terms “treatment,” “treat,” and “treating” refer toreversing, alleviating, delaying the onset of, or inhibiting theprogress of a disease or disorder, or one or more symptoms thereof, asdescribed herein. In some embodiments, treatment may be administeredafter one or more symptoms have developed. In other embodiments,treatment may be administered in the absence of symptoms. For example,treatment may be administered to a susceptible individual prior to theonset of symptoms (e.g., in light of a history of symptoms and/or inlight of genetic or other susceptibility factors). Treatment may also becontinued after symptoms have resolved, for example to prevent or delaytheir recurrence.

Provided compounds are inhibitors of TYK2 and are therefore useful fortreating one or more disorders associated with activity of TYK2 ormutants thereof. Thus, in certain embodiments, the present inventionprovides a method for treating a TYK2-mediated disorder comprising thestep of administering to a patient in need thereof a compound of thepresent invention, or pharmaceutically acceptable composition thereof.

As used herein, the term “TYK2-mediated” disorders, diseases, and/orconditions as used herein means any disease or other deleteriouscondition in which TYK2 or a mutant thereof is known to play a role.Accordingly, another embodiment of the present invention relates totreating or lessening the severity of one or more diseases in whichTYK2, or a mutant thereof, is known to play a role. Such TYK2-mediateddisorders include but are not limited to autoimmune disorders,inflammatory disorders, proliferative disorders, endocrine disorders,neurological disorders and disorders associated with transplantation.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a method fortreating one or more disorders, wherein the disorders are selected fromautoimmune disorders, inflammatory disorders, proliferative disorders,endocrine disorders, neurological disorders, and disorders associatedwith transplantation, said method comprising administering to a patientin need thereof, a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effectiveamount of a compound of the present invention, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.

In some embodiments, the disorder is an autoimmune disorder. In someembodiments the disorder is selected from type 1 diabetes, systemiclupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, Behçet's disease,POEMS syndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and inflammatorybowel disease.

In some embodiments, the disorder is an inflammatory disorder. In someembodiments, the inflammatory disorder is rheumatoid arthritis, asthma,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, psoriasis, hepatomegaly, Crohn'sdisease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease.

In some embodiments, the disorder is a proliferative disorder. In someembodiments, the proliferative disorder is a hematological cancer. Insome embodiments the proliferative disorder is a leukemia. In someembodiments, the leukemia is a T-cell leukemia. In some embodiments theT-cell leukemia is T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL). In someembodiments the proliferative disorder is polycythemia vera,myelofibrosis, essential or thrombocytosis.

In some embodiments, the disorder is an endocrine disorder. In someembodiments, the endocrine disorder is polycystic ovary syndrome,Crouzon's syndrome, or type 1 diabetes.

In some embodiments, the disorder is a neurological disorder. In someembodiments, the neurological disorder is Alzheimer's disease.

In some embodiments the proliferative disorder is associated with one ormore activating mutations in TYK2. In some embodiments, the activatingmutation in TYK2 is a mutation to the FERM domain, the JH2 domain, orthe kinase domain. In some embodiments the activating mutation in TYK2is selected from G36D, S47N, R425H, V731I, E957D, and R1027H.

In some embodiments, the disorder is associated with transplantation. Insome embodiments the disorder associated with transplantation istransplant rejection, or graft versus host disease.

In some embodiments the disorder is associated with type I interferon,IL-10, IL-12, or IL-23 signaling. In some embodiments the disorder isassociated with type I interferon signaling. In some embodiments thedisorder is associated with IL-10 signaling. In some embodiments thedisorder is associated with IL-12 signaling. In some embodiments thedisorder is associated with IL-23 signaling.

Compounds of the invention are also useful in the treatment ofinflammatory or allergic conditions of the skin, for example psoriasis,contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, erythemamultiforma, dermatitis herpetiformis, scleroderma, vitiligo,hypersensitivity angiitis, urticaria, bullous pemphigoid, lupuserythematosus, systemic lupus erythematosus, pemphigus vulgaris,pemphigus foliaceus, paraneoplastic pemphigus, epidermolysis bullosaacquisita, acne vulgaris, and other inflammatory or allergic conditionsof the skin.

Compounds of the invention may also be used for the treatment of otherdiseases or conditions, such as diseases or conditions having aninflammatory component, for example, treatment of diseases andconditions of the eye such as ocular allergy, conjunctivitis,keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and vernal conjunctivitis, diseasesaffecting the nose including allergic rhinitis, and inflammatory diseasein which autoimmune reactions are implicated or having an autoimmunecomponent or etiology, including autoimmune hematological disorders(e.g. hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, pure red cell anemia andidiopathic thrombocytopenia), systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoidarthritis, polychondritis, scleroderma, Wegener granulamatosis,dermatomyositis, chronic active hepatitis, myasthenia gravis,Steven-Johnson syndrome, idiopathic sprue, autoimmune inflammatory boweldisease (e.g. ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease), irritable bowelsyndrome, celiac disease, periodontitis, hyaline membrane disease,kidney disease, glomerular disease, alcoholic liver disease, multiplesclerosis, endocrine opthalmopathy, Grave's disease, sarcoidosis,alveolitis, chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis, multiple sclerosis,primary biliary cirrhosis, uveitis (anterior and posterior), Sjogren'ssyndrome, keratoconjunctivitis sicca and vernal keratoconjunctivitis,interstitial lung fibrosis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic juvenileidiopathic arthritis, cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome, nephritis,vasculitis, diverticulitis, interstitial cystitis, glomerulonephritis(with and without nephrotic syndrome, e.g. including idiopathicnephrotic syndrome or minal change nephropathy), chronic granulomatousdisease, endometriosis, leptospiriosis renal disease, glaucoma, retinaldisease, ageing, headache, pain, complex regional pain syndrome, cardiachypertrophy, musclewasting, catabolic disorders, obesity, fetal growthretardation, hyperchlolesterolemia, heart disease, chronic heartfailure, mesothelioma, anhidrotic ecodermal dysplasia, Behcet's disease,incontinentia pigmenti, Paget's disease, pancreatitis, hereditaryperiodic fever syndrome, asthma (allergic and non-allergic, mild,moderate, severe, bronchitic, and exercise-induced), acute lung injury,acute respiratory distress syndrome, eosinophilia, hypersensitivities,anaphylaxis, nasal sinusitis, ocular allergy, silica induced diseases,COPD (reduction of damage, airways inflammation, bronchialhyperreactivity, remodeling or disease progression), pulmonary disease,cystic fibrosis, acid-induced lung injury, pulmonary hypertension,polyneuropathy, cataracts, muscle inflammation in conjunction withsystemic sclerosis, inclusion body myositis, myasthenia gravis,thyroiditis, Addison's disease, lichen planus, Type 1 diabetes, or Type2 diabetes, appendicitis, atopic dermatitis, asthma, allergy,blepharitis, bronchiolitis, bronchitis, bursitis, cervicitis,cholangitis, cholecystitis, chronic graft rejection, colitis,conjunctivitis, Crohn's disease, cystitis, dacryoadenitis, dermatitis,dermatomyositis, encephalitis, endocarditis, endometritis, enteritis,enterocolitis, epicondylitis, epididymitis, fasciitis, fibrositis,gastritis, gastroenteritis, Henoch-Schonlein purpura, hepatitis,hidradenitis suppurativa, immunoglobulin A nephropathy, interstitiallung disease, laryngitis, mastitis, meningitis, myelitis myocarditis,myositis, nephritis, oophoritis, orchitis, osteitis, otitis,pancreatitis, parotitis, pericarditis, peritonitis, pharyngitis,pleuritis, phlebitis, pneumonitis, pneumonia, polymyositis, proctitis,prostatitis, pyelonephritis, rhinitis, salpingitis, sinusitis,stomatitis, synovitis, tendonitis, tonsillitis, ulcerative colitis,uveitis, vaginitis, vasculitis, or vulvitis.

In some embodiments the inflammatory disease which can be treatedaccording to the methods of this invention is selected from acute andchronic gout, chronic gouty arthritis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis,rheumatoid arthritis, Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic juvenileidiopathic arthritis (SJIA), Cryopyrin Associated Periodic Syndrome(CAPS), and osteoarthritis.

In some embodiments the inflammatory disease which can be treatedaccording to the methods of this invention is a T_(h)1 or T_(h)17mediated disease. In some embodiments the T_(h)17 mediated disease isselected from Systemic lupus erythematosus, Multiple sclerosis, andinflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn's disease or ulcerativecolitis).

In some embodiments the inflammatory disease which can be treatedaccording to the methods of this invention is selected from Sjogren'ssyndrome, allergic disorders, osteoarthritis, conditions of the eye suchas ocular allergy, conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca and vernalconjunctivitis, and diseases affecting the nose such as allergicrhinitis.

Furthermore, the invention provides the use of a compound according tothe definitions herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or ahydrate or solvate thereof for the preparation of a medicament for thetreatment of an autoimmune disorder, an inflammatory disorder, or aproliferative disorder, or a disorder commonly occurring in connectionwith transplantation.

Combination Therapies

Depending upon the particular condition, or disease, to be treated,additional therapeutic agents, which are normally administered to treatthat condition, may be administered in combination with compounds andcompositions of this invention. As used herein, additional therapeuticagents that are normally administered to treat a particular disease, orcondition, are known as “appropriate for the disease, or condition,being treated.”

In certain embodiments, a provided combination, or composition thereof,is administered in combination with another therapeutic agent.

Examples of agents the combinations of this invention may also becombined with include, without limitation: treatments for Alzheimer'sDisease such as Aricept® and Excelon®; treatments for HIV such asritonavir; treatments for Parkinson's Disease such as L-DOPA/carbidopa,entacapone, ropinrole, pramipexole, bromocriptine, pergolide,trihexephendyl, and amantadine; agents for treating Multiple Sclerosis(MS) such as beta interferon (e.g., Avonex® and Rebif®), Copaxone®, andmitoxantrone; treatments for asthma such as albuterol and Singulair®;agents for treating schizophrenia such as zyprexa, risperdal, seroquel,and haloperidol; anti-inflammatory agents such as corticosteroids, TNFblockers, IL-1 RA, azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, and sulfasalazine;immunomodulatory and immunosuppressive agents such as cyclosporine,tacrolimus, rapamycin, mycophenolate mofetil, interferons,corticosteroids, cyclophophamide, azathioprine, and sulfasalazine;neurotrophic factors such as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, MAOinhibitors, interferons, anti-convulsants, ion channel blockers,riluzole, and anti-Parkinsonian agents; agents for treatingcardiovascular disease such as beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, diuretics,nitrates, calcium channel blockers, and statins; agents for treatingliver disease such as corticosteroids, cholestyramine, interferons, andanti-viral agents; agents for treating blood disorders such ascorticosteroids, anti-leukemic agents, and growth factors; agents thatprolong or improve pharmacokinetics such as cytochrome P450 inhibitors(i.e., inhibitors of metabolic breakdown) and CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g.,ketokenozole and ritonavir), and agents for treating immunodeficiencydisorders such as gamma globulin.

In certain embodiments, combination therapies of the present invention,or a pharmaceutically acceptable composition thereof, are administeredin combination with a monoclonal antibody or an siRNA therapeutic.

Those additional agents may be administered separately from a providedcombination therapy, as part of a multiple dosage regimen.Alternatively, those agents may be part of a single dosage form, mixedtogether with a compound of this invention in a single composition. Ifadministered as part of a multiple dosage regime, the two active agentsmay be submitted simultaneously, sequentially or within a period of timefrom one another normally within five hours from one another.

As used herein, the term “combination,” “combined,” and related termsrefers to the simultaneous or sequential administration of therapeuticagents in accordance with this invention. For example, a combination ofthe present invention may be administered with another therapeutic agentsimultaneously or sequentially in separate unit dosage forms or togetherin a single unit dosage form.

The amount of additional therapeutic agent present in the compositionsof this invention will be no more than the amount that would normally beadministered in a composition comprising that therapeutic agent as theonly active agent. Preferably the amount of additional therapeutic agentin the presently disclosed compositions will range from about 50% to100% of the amount normally present in a composition comprising thatagent as the only therapeutically active agent.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides a compositioncomprising a compound of formula I, I′, or X and one or more additionaltherapeutic agents. The therapeutic agent may be administered togetherwith a compound of formula I, I′, or X, or may be administered prior toor following administration of a compound of formula I, I′, or X.Suitable therapeutic agents are described in further detail below. Incertain embodiments, a compound of formula I, I′, or X may beadministered up to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 5, hours, 6 hours, 7 hours, 8 hours, 9hours, 10 hours, 11 hours, 12 hours, 13 hours, 14 hours, 15 hours, 16hours, 17 hours, or 18 hours before the therapeutic agent. In otherembodiments, a compound of formula I, I′, or X may be administered up to5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours,4 hours, 5, hours, 6 hours, 7 hours, 8 hours, 9 hours, 10 hours, 11hours, 12 hours, 13 hours, 14 hours, 15 hours, 16 hours, 17 hours, or 18hours following the therapeutic agent.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method oftreating an inflammatory disease, disorder or condition by administeringto a patient in need thereof a compound of formula I, I′, or X and oneor more additional therapeutic agents. Such additional therapeuticagents may be small molecules or recombinant biologic agents andinclude, for example, acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatorydrugs (NSAIDS) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, etodolac (Lodine®)and celecoxib, colchicine (Colcrys®), corticosteroids such asprednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone, hydrocortisone, and thelike, probenecid, allopurinol, febuxostat (Uloric®), sulfasalazine(Azulfidine®), antimalarials such as hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil®) andchloroquine (Aralen®), methotrexate (Rheumatrex®), gold salts such asgold thioglucose (Solganal®), gold thiomalate (Myochrysine®) andauranofin (Ridaura®), D-penicillamine (Depen® or Cuprimine®),azathioprine (Imuran®), cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan®), chlorambucil(Leukeran®), cyclosporine (Sandimmune®), leflunomide (Arava®) and“anti-TNF” agents such as etanercept (Enbrel®), infliximab (Remicade®),golimumab (Simponi®), certolizumab pegol (Cimzia®) and adalimumab(Humira®), “anti-IL-1” agents such as anakinra (Kineret®) and rilonacept(Arcalyst®), canakinumab (Ilaris®), anti-Jak inhibitors such astofacitinib, antibodies such as rituximab (Rituxan®), “anti-T-cell”agents such as abatacept (Orencia®), “anti-IL-6” agents such astocilizumab (Actemra®), diclofenac, cortisone, hyaluronic acid (Synvisc®or Hyalgan®), monoclonal antibodies such as tanezumab, anticoagulantssuch as heparin (Calcinparine® or Liquaemin®) and warfarin (Coumadin®),antidiarrheals such as diphenoxylate (Lomotil®) and loperamide(Imodium®), bile acid binding agents such as cholestyramine, alosetron(Lotronex®), lubiprostone (Amitiza®), laxatives such as Milk ofMagnesia, polyethylene glycol (MiraLax®), Dulcolax®, Correctol® andSenokot®, anticholinergics or antispasmodics such as dicyclomine(Bentyl®), Singulair®, beta-2 agonists such as albuterol (Ventolin® HFA,Proventil® HFA), levalbuterol (Xopenex®), metaproterenol (Alupent®),pirbuterol acetate (Maxair®), terbutaline sulfate (Brethaire®),salmeterol xinafoate (Serevent®) and formoterol (Foradil®),anticholinergic agents such as ipratropium bromide (Atrovent®) andtiotropium (Spiriva®), inhaled corticosteroids such as beclomethasonedipropionate (Beclovent®, Qvar®, and Vanceril®), triamcinolone acetonide(Azmacort®), mometasone (Asthmanex®), budesonide (Pulmicort®), andflunisolide (Aerobid®), Afviar®, Symbicort®, Dulera®, cromolyn sodium(Intal®), methylxanthines such as theophylline (Theo-Dur®, Theolair®,Slo-bid®, Uniphyl®, Theo-24®) and aminophylline, IgE antibodies such asomalizumab (Xolair®), nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors suchas zidovudine (Retrovir®), abacavir (Ziagen®), abacavir/lamivudine(Epzicom®), abacavir/lamivudine/zidovudine (Trizivir®), didanosine(Videx®), emtricitabine (Emtriva®), lamivudine (Epivir®),lamivudine/zidovudine (Combivir®), stavudine (Zerit®), and zalcitabine(Hivid®), non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors such asdelavirdine (Rescriptor®), efavirenz (Sustiva®), nevirapine (Viramune®)and etravirine (Intelence®), nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitorssuch as tenofovir (Viread®), protease inhibitors such as amprenavir(Agenerase®), atazanavir (Reyataz®), darunavir (Prezista®),fosamprenavir (Lexiva®), indinavir (Crixivan®), lopinavir and ritonavir(Kaletra®), nelfinavir (Viracept®), ritonavir (Norvir®), saquinavir(Fortovase® or Invirase®), and tipranavir (Aptivus®), entry inhibitorssuch as enfuvirtide (Fuzeon®) and maraviroc (Selzentry®), integraseinhibitors such as raltegravir (Isentress®), doxorubicin(Hydrodaunorubicin®), vincristine (Oncovin®), bortezomib (Velcade®), anddexamethasone (Decadron®) in combination with lenalidomide (Revlimid®),or any combination(s) thereof.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method oftreating rheumatoid arthritis comprising administering to a patient inneed thereof a compound of formula I, I′, or X and one or moreadditional therapeutic agents selected from non-steroidalanti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen,etodolac (Lodine®) and celecoxib, corticosteroids such as prednisone,prednisolone, methylprednisolone, hydrocortisone, and the like,sulfasalazine (Azulfidine®), antimalarials such as hydroxychloroquine(Plaquenil®) and chloroquine (Aralen®), methotrexate (Rheumatrex®), goldsalts such as gold thioglucose (Solganal®), gold thiomalate(Myochrysine®) and auranofin (Ridaura®), D-penicillamine (Depen® orCuprimine®), azathioprine (Imuran®), cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan®),chlorambucil (Leukeran®), cyclosporine (Sandimmune®), leflunomide(Arava®) and “anti-TNF” agents such as etanercept (Enbrel®), infliximab(Remicade®), golimumab (Simponi®), certolizumab pegol (Cimzia®) andadalimumab (Humira®), “anti-IL-1” agents such as anakinra (Kineret®) andrilonacept (Arcalyst®), antibodies such as rituximab (Rituxan®),“anti-T-cell” agents such as abatacept (Orencia®) and “anti-IL-6” agentssuch as tocilizumab (Actemra®).

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treatingosteoarthritis comprising administering to a patient in need thereof acompound of formula I, I′, or X and one or more additional therapeuticagents selected from acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatorydrugs (NSAIDS) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, etodolac (Lodine®)and celecoxib, diclofenac, cortisone, hyaluronic acid (Synvisc® orHyalgan®) and monoclonal antibodies such as tanezumab.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treatingsystemic lupus erythematosus comprising administering to a patient inneed thereof a compound of formula I, I′, or X and one or moreadditional therapeutic agents selected from acetaminophen, non-steroidalanti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen,etodolac (Lodine®) and celecoxib, corticosteroids such as prednisone,prednisolone, methylprednisolone, hydrocortisone, and the like,antimalarials such as hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil®) and chloroquine(Aralen®), cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan®), methotrexate (Rheumatrex®),azathioprine (Imuran®) and anticoagulants such as heparin (Calcinparine®or Liquaemin®) and warfarin (Coumadin®).

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treatingCrohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or inflammatory bowel diseasecomprising administering to a patient in need thereof a compound offormula I, I′, or X and one or more additional therapeutic agentsselected from mesalamine (Asacol®) sulfasalazine (Azulfidine®),antidiarrheals such as diphenoxylate (Lomotil®) and loperamide(Imodium®), bile acid binding agents such as cholestyramine, alosetron(Lotronex®), lubiprostone (Amitiza®), laxatives such as Milk ofMagnesia, polyethylene glycol (MiraLax®), Dulcolax®, Correctol® andSenokot® and anticholinergics or antispasmodics such as dicyclomine(Bentyl®), anti-TNF therapies, steroids, and antibiotics such as Flagylor ciprofloxacin.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treatingasthma comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a compoundof formula I, I′, or X and one or more additional therapeutic agentsselected from Singulair®, beta-2 agonists such as albuterol (Ventolin®HFA, Proventil® HFA), levalbuterol (Xopenex®), metaproterenol(Alupent®), pirbuterol acetate (Maxair®), terbutaline sulfate(Brethaire®), salmeterol xinafoate (Serevent®) and formoterol(Foradil®), anticholinergic agents such as ipratropium bromide(Atrovent®) and tiotropium (Spiriva®), inhaled corticosteroids such asprednisone, prednisolone, beclomethasone dipropionate (Beclovent®,Qvar®, and Vanceril®), triamcinolone acetonide (Azmacort®), mometasone(Asthmanex®), budesonide (Pulmicort®), flunisolide (Aerobid®), Afviar®,Symbicort®, and Dulera®, cromolyn sodium (Intal®), methylxanthines suchas theophylline (Theo-Dur®, Theolair®, Slo-bid®, Uniphyl®, Theo-24®) andaminophylline, and IgE antibodies such as omalizumab (Xolair®).

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treatingCOPD comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a compound offormula I, I′, or X and one or more additional therapeutic agentsselected from beta-2 agonists such as albuterol (Ventolin® HFA,Proventil® HFA), levalbuterol (Xopenex®), metaproterenol (Alupent®),pirbuterol acetate (Maxair®), terbutaline sulfate (Brethaire®),salmeterol xinafoate (Serevent®) and formoterol (Foradil®),anticholinergic agents such as ipratropium bromide (Atrovent®) andtiotropium (Spiriva®), methylxanthines such as theophylline (Theo-Dur®,Theolair®, Slo-bid®, Uniphyl®, Theo-24®) and aminophylline, inhaledcorticosteroids such as prednisone, prednisolone, beclomethasonedipropionate (Beclovent®, Qvar®, and Vanceril®), triamcinolone acetonide(Azmacort®), mometasone (Asthmanex®), budesonide (Pulmicort®),flunisolide (Aerobid®), Afviar®, Symbicort®, and Dulera®,

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method oftreating a hematological malignancy comprising administering to apatient in need thereof a compound of formula I, I′, or X and one ormore additional therapeutic agents selected from rituximab (Rituxan®),cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan®), doxorubicin (Hydrodaunorubicin®),vincristine (Oncovin®), prednisone, a hedgehog signaling inhibitor, aBTK inhibitor, a JAK/pan-JAK inhibitor, a PI3K inhibitor, a SYKinhibitor, and combinations thereof.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method oftreating a solid tumor comprising administering to a patient in needthereof a compound of formula I, I′, or X and one or more additionaltherapeutic agents selected from rituximab (Rituxan®), cyclophosphamide(Cytoxan®), doxorubicin (Hydrodaunorubicin®), vincristine (Oncovin®),prednisone, a hedgehog signaling inhibitor, a BTK inhibitor, aJAK/pan-JAK inhibitor, a PI3K inhibitor, a SYK inhibitor, andcombinations thereof.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method oftreating a hematological malignancy comprising administering to apatient in need thereof a compound of formula I, I′, or X and a Hedgehog(Hh) signaling pathway inhibitor. In some embodiments, the hematologicalmalignancy is DLBCL (Ramirez et al “Defining causative factorscontributing in the activation of hedgehog signaling in diffuse largeB-cell lymphoma” Leuk. Res. (2012), published online July 17, andincorporated herein by reference in its entirety).

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method oftreating diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) comprising administeringto a patient in need thereof a compound of formula I, I′, or X and oneor more additional therapeutic agents selected from rituximab(Rituxan®), cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan®), doxorubicin(Hydrodaunorubicin®), vincristine (Oncovin®), prednisone, a hedgehogsignaling inhibitor, and combinations thereof.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method oftreating multiple myeloma comprising administering to a patient in needthereof a compound of formula I, I′, or X and one or more additionaltherapeutic agents selected from bortezomib (Velcade®), anddexamethasone (Decadron®), a hedgehog signaling inhibitor, a BTKinhibitor, a JAK/pan-JAK inhibitor, a TYK2 inhibitor, a PI3K inhibitor,a SYK inhibitor in combination with lenalidomide (Revlimid®).

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method oftreating or lessening the severity of a disease comprising administeringto a patient in need thereof a compound of formula I, I′, or X and a BTKinhibitor, wherein the disease is selected from inflammatory boweldisease, arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vasculitis,idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), rheumatoid arthritis,psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, Still's disease, juvenilearthritis, diabetes, myasthenia gravis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Ord'sthyroiditis, Graves' disease, autoimmune thyroiditis, Sjogren'ssyndrome, multiple sclerosis, systemic sclerosis, Lyme neuroborreliosis,Guillain-Barre syndrome, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Addison'sdisease, opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome, ankylosing spondylosis,antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, aplastic anemia, autoimmunehepatitis, autoimmune gastritis, pernicious anemia, celiac disease,Goodpasture's syndrome, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, opticneuritis, scleroderma, primary biliary cirrhosis, Reiter's syndrome,Takayasu's arteritis, temporal arteritis, warm autoimmune hemolyticanemia, Wegener's granulomatosis, psoriasis, alopecia universalis,Behcet's disease, chronic fatigue, dysautonomia, membranousglomerulonephropathy, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, pemphigusvulgaris, bullous pemphigoid, neuromyotonia, scleroderma, vulvodynia, ahyperproliferative disease, rejection of transplanted organs or tissues,Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS, also known as HIV), type 1diabetes, graft versus host disease, transplantation, transfusion,anaphylaxis, allergies (e.g., allergies to plant pollens, latex, drugs,foods, insect poisons, animal hair, animal dander, dust mites, orcockroach calyx), type I hypersensitivity, allergic conjunctivitis,allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis, asthma, appendicitis, atopicdermatitis, asthma, allergy, blepharitis, bronchiolitis, bronchitis,bursitis, cervicitis, cholangitis, cholecystitis, chronic graftrejection, colitis, conjunctivitis, Crohn's disease, cystitis,dacryoadenitis, dermatitis, dermatomyositis, encephalitis, endocarditis,endometritis, enteritis, enterocolitis, epicondylitis, epididymitis,fasciitis, fibrositis, gastritis, gastroenteritis, Henoch-Schonleinpurpura, hepatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, immunoglobulin Anephropathy, interstitial lung disease, laryngitis, mastitis,meningitis, myelitis myocarditis, myositis, nephritis, oophoritis,orchitis, osteitis, otitis, pancreatitis, parotitis, pericarditis,peritonitis, pharyngitis, pleuritis, phlebitis, pneumonitis, pneumonia,polymyositis, proctitis, prostatitis, pyelonephritis, rhinitis,salpingitis, sinusitis, stomatitis, synovitis, tendonitis, tonsillitis,ulcerative colitis, uveitis, vaginitis, vasculitis, or vulvitis, B-cellproliferative disorder, e.g., diffuse large B cell lymphoma, follicularlymphoma, chronic lymphocytic lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia,acute lymphocytic leukemia, B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia,lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, splenicmarginal zone lymphoma, multiple myeloma (also known as plasma cellmyeloma), non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, plasmacytoma,extranodal marginal zone B cell lymphoma, nodal marginal zone B celllymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, mediastinal (thymic) large B celllymphoma, intravascular large B cell lymphoma, primary effusionlymphoma, Burkitt lymphoma/leukemia, or lymphomatoid granulomatosis,breast cancer, prostate cancer, or cancer of the mast cells (e.g.,mastocytoma, mast cell leukemia, mast cell sarcoma, systemicmastocytosis), bone cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer,diseases of the bone and joints including, without limitation,rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative spondyloarthropathies (includingankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and Reiter's disease),Behcet's disease, Sjogren's syndrome, systemic sclerosis, osteoporosis,bone cancer, bone metastasis, a thromboembolic disorder, (e.g.,myocardial infarct, angina pectoris, reocclusion after angioplasty,restenosis after angioplasty, reocclusion after aortocoronary bypass,restenosis after aortocoronary bypass, stroke, transitory ischemia, aperipheral arterial occlusive disorder, pulmonary embolism, deep venousthrombosis), inflammatory pelvic disease, urethritis, skin sunburn,sinusitis, pneumonitis, encephalitis, meningitis, myocarditis,nephritis, osteomyelitis, myositis, hepatitis, gastritis, enteritis,dermatitis, gingivitis, appendicitis, pancreatitis, cholocystitus,agammaglobulinemia, psoriasis, allergy, Crohn's disease, irritable bowelsyndrome, ulcerative colitis, Sjogren's disease, tissue graft rejection,hyperacute rejection of transplanted organs, asthma, allergic rhinitis,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), autoimmune polyglandulardisease (also known as autoimmune polyglandular syndrome), autoimmunealopecia, pernicious anemia, glomerulonephritis, dermatomyositis,multiple sclerosis, scleroderma, vasculitis, autoimmune hemolytic andthrombocytopenic states, Goodpasture's syndrome, atherosclerosis,Addison's disease, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes,septic shock, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis,psoriatic arthritis, juvenile arthritis, osteoarthritis, chronicidiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia,myasthenia gravis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, atopic dermatitis,degenerative joint disease, vitiligo, autoimmune hypopituitarism,Guillain-Barre syndrome, Behcet's disease, scleroderma, mycosisfungoides, acute inflammatory responses (such as acute respiratorydistress syndrome and ischemia/reperfusion injury), and Graves' disease.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method oftreating or lessening the severity of a disease comprising administeringto a patient in need thereof a compound of formula I, I′, or X and aPI3K inhibitor, wherein the disease is selected from a cancer, aneurodegenerative disorder, an angiogenic disorder, a viral disease, anautoimmune disease, an inflammatory disorder, a hormone-related disease,conditions associated with organ transplantation, immunodeficiencydisorders, a destructive bone disorder, a proliferative disorder, aninfectious disease, a condition associated with cell death,thrombin-induced platelet aggregation, chronic myelogenous leukemia(CML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), liver disease, pathologicimmune conditions involving T cell activation, a cardiovasculardisorder, and a CNS disorder.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method oftreating or lessening the severity of a disease comprising administeringto a patient in need thereof a compound of formula I, I′, or X and aPI3K inhibitor, wherein the disease is selected from benign or malignanttumor, carcinoma or solid tumor of the brain, kidney (e.g., renal cellcarcinoma (RCC)), liver, adrenal gland, bladder, breast, stomach,gastric tumors, ovaries, colon, rectum, prostate, pancreas, lung,vagina, endometrium, cervix, testis, genitourinary tract, esophagus,larynx, skin, bone or thyroid, sarcoma, glioblastomas, neuroblastomas,multiple myeloma or gastrointestinal cancer, especially colon carcinomaor colorectal adenoma or a tumor of the neck and head, an epidermalhyperproliferation, psoriasis, prostate hyperplasia, a neoplasia, aneoplasia of epithelial character, adenoma, adenocarcinoma,keratoacanthoma, epidermoid carcinoma, large cell carcinoma,non-small-cell lung carcinoma, lymphomas, (including, for example,non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) and Hodgkin's lymphoma (also termedHodgkin's or Hodgkin's disease)), a mammary carcinoma, follicularcarcinoma, undifferentiated carcinoma, papillary carcinoma, seminoma,melanoma, or a leukemia, diseases include Cowden syndrome,Lhermitte-Dudos disease and Bannayan-Zonana syndrome, or diseases inwhich the PI3K/PKB pathway is aberrantly activated, asthma of whatevertype or genesis including both intrinsic (non-allergic) asthma andextrinsic (allergic) asthma, mild asthma, moderate asthma, severeasthma, bronchitic asthma, exercise-induced asthma, occupational asthmaand asthma induced following bacterial infection, acute lung injury(ALI), adult/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), chronicobstructive pulmonary, airways or lung disease (COPD, COAD or COLD),including chronic bronchitis or dyspnea associated therewith, emphysema,as well as exacerbation of airways hyperreactivity consequent to otherdrug therapy, in particular other inhaled drug therapy, bronchitis ofwhatever type or genesis including, but not limited to, acute,arachidic, catarrhal, croupus, chronic or phthinoid bronchitis,pneumoconiosis (an inflammatory, commonly occupational, disease of thelungs, frequently accompanied by airways obstruction, whether chronic oracute, and occasioned by repeated inhalation of dusts) of whatever typeor genesis, including, for example, aluminosis, anthracosis, asbestosis,chalicosis, ptilosis, siderosis, silicosis, tabacosis and byssinosis,Loffler's syndrome, eosinophilic, pneumonia, parasitic (in particularmetazoan) infestation (including tropical eosinophilia),bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, polyarteritis nodosa (includingChurg-Strauss syndrome), eosinophilic granuloma and eosinophil-relateddisorders affecting the airways occasioned by drug-reaction, psoriasis,contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, erythemamultiforma, dermatitis herpetiformis, scleroderma, vitiligo,hypersensitivity angiitis, urticaria, bullous pemphigoid, lupuserythematosus, pemphigus, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita,conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and vernal conjunctivitis,diseases affecting the nose including allergic rhinitis, andinflammatory disease in which autoimmune reactions are implicated orhaving an autoimmune component or etiology, including autoimmunehematological disorders (e.g. hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, purered cell anemia and idiopathic thrombocytopenia), systemic lupuserythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, polychondritis, scleroderma,Wegener granulamatosis, dermatomyositis, chronic active hepatitis,myasthenia gravis, Steven-Johnson syndrome, idiopathic sprue, autoimmuneinflammatory bowel disease (e.g. ulcerative colitis and Crohn'sdisease), endocrine opthalmopathy, Grave's disease, sarcoidosis,alveolitis, chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis, multiple sclerosis,primary biliary cirrhosis, uveitis (anterior and posterior),keratoconjunctivitis sicca and vernal keratoconjunctivitis, interstitiallung fibrosis, psoriatic arthritis and glomerulonephritis (with andwithout nephrotic syndrome, e.g. including idiopathic nephrotic syndromeor minal change nephropathy, restenosis, cardiomegaly, atherosclerosis,myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke and congestive heart failure,Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,Huntington's disease, and cerebral ischemia, and neurodegenerativedisease caused by traumatic injury, glutamate neurotoxicity and hypoxia.

In some embodiments the present invention provides a method of treatingor lessening the severity of a disease comprising administering to apatient in need thereof a compound of formula I, I′, or X and a Bcl-2inhibitor, wherein the disease is an inflammatory disorder, anautoimmune disorder, a proliferative disorder, an endocrine disorder, aneurological disorder, or a disorder associated with transplantation. Insome embodiments, the disorder is a proliferative disorder, lupus, orlupus nephritis. In some embodiments, the proliferative disorder ischronic lymphocytic leukemia, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, Hodgkin'sdisease, small-cell lung cancer, non-small-cell lung cancer,myelodysplastic syndrome, lymphoma, a hematological neoplasm, or solidtumor.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treatingor lessening the severity of a disease, comprising administering to apatient in need thereof a TYK2 pseudokinase (JH2) domain bindingcompound and a TYK2 kinase (JH1) domain binding compound. In someembodiments, the disease is an autoimmune disorder, an inflammatorydisorder, a proliferative disorder, an endocrine disorder, aneurological disorder, or a disorder associated with transplantation. Insome embodiments the JH2 binding compound is a compound of formula I,I′, or X. Other suitable JH2 domain binding compounds include thosedescribed in WO2014074660A1, WO2014074661A1, WO2015089143A1, theentirety of each of which is incorporated herein by reference. SuitableJH1 domain binding compounds include those described in WO2015131080A1,the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.

The compounds and compositions, according to the method of the presentinvention, may be administered using any amount and any route ofadministration effective for treating or lessening the severity of anautoimmune disorder, an inflammatory disorder, a proliferative disorder,an endocrine disorder, a neurological disorder, or a disorder associatedwith transplantation. The exact amount required will vary from subjectto subject, depending on the species, age, and general condition of thesubject, the severity of the infection, the particular agent, its modeof administration, and the like. Compounds of the invention arepreferably formulated in dosage unit form for ease of administration anduniformity of dosage. The expression “dosage unit form” as used hereinrefers to a physically discrete unit of agent appropriate for thepatient to be treated. It will be understood, however, that the totaldaily usage of the compounds and compositions of the present inventionwill be decided by the attending physician within the scope of soundmedical judgment. The specific effective dose level for any particularpatient or organism will depend upon a variety of factors including thedisorder being treated and the severity of the disorder; the activity ofthe specific compound employed; the specific composition employed; theage, body weight, general health, sex and diet of the patient; the timeof administration, route of administration, and rate of excretion of thespecific compound employed; the duration of the treatment; drugs used incombination or coincidental with the specific compound employed, andlike factors well known in the medical arts. The term “patient”, as usedherein, means an animal, preferably a mammal, and most preferably ahuman.

Pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of this invention can beadministered to humans and other animals orally, rectally, parenterally,intracisternally, intravaginally, intraperitoneally, topically (as bypowders, ointments, or drops), buccally, as an oral or nasal spray, orthe like, depending on the severity of the infection being treated. Incertain embodiments, the compounds of the invention may be administeredorally or parenterally at dosage levels of about 0.01 mg/kg to about 50mg/kg and preferably from about 1 mg/kg to about 25 mg/kg, of subjectbody weight per day, one or more times a day, to obtain the desiredtherapeutic effect.

Liquid dosage forms for oral administration include, but are not limitedto, pharmaceutically acceptable emulsions, microemulsions, solutions,suspensions, syrups and elixirs. In addition to the active compounds,the liquid dosage forms may contain inert diluents commonly used in theart such as, for example, water or other solvents, solubilizing agentsand emulsifiers such as ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, ethylcarbonate, ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, propyleneglycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, dimethylformamide, oils (in particular,cottonseed, groundnut, corn, germ, olive, castor, and sesame oils),glycerol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, polyethylene glycols and fattyacid esters of sorbitan, and mixtures thereof. Besides inert diluents,the oral compositions can also include adjuvants such as wetting agents,emulsifying and suspending agents, sweetening, flavoring, and perfumingagents.

Injectable preparations, for example, sterile injectable aqueous oroleaginous suspensions may be formulated according to the known artusing suitable dispersing or wetting agents and suspending agents. Thesterile injectable preparation may also be a sterile injectablesolution, suspension or emulsion in a nontoxic parenterally acceptablediluent or solvent, for example, as a solution in 1,3-butanediol. Amongthe acceptable vehicles and solvents that may be employed are water,Ringer's solution, U.S.P. and isotonic sodium chloride solution. Inaddition, sterile, fixed oils are conventionally employed as a solventor suspending medium. For this purpose any bland fixed oil can beemployed including synthetic mono- or diglycerides. In addition, fattyacids such as oleic acid are used in the preparation of injectables.

Injectable formulations can be sterilized, for example, by filtrationthrough a bacterial-retaining filter, or by incorporating sterilizingagents in the form of sterile solid compositions which can be dissolvedor dispersed in sterile water or other sterile injectable medium priorto use.

In order to prolong the effect of a compound of the present invention,it is often desirable to slow the absorption of the compound fromsubcutaneous or intramuscular injection. This may be accomplished by theuse of a liquid suspension of crystalline or amorphous material withpoor water solubility. The rate of absorption of the compound thendepends upon its rate of dissolution that, in turn, may depend uponcrystal size and crystalline form. Alternatively, delayed absorption ofa parenterally administered compound form is accomplished by dissolvingor suspending the compound in an oil vehicle. Injectable depot forms aremade by forming microencapsulated matrices of the compound inbiodegradable polymers such as polylactide-polyglycolide. Depending uponthe ratio of compound to polymer and the nature of the particularpolymer employed, the rate of compound release can be controlled.Examples of other biodegradable polymers include poly(orthoesters) andpoly(anhydrides). Depot injectable formulations are also prepared byentrapping the compound in liposomes or microemulsions that arecompatible with body tissues.

Compositions for rectal or vaginal administration are preferablysuppositories which can be prepared by mixing the compounds of thisinvention with suitable non-irritating excipients or carriers such ascocoa butter, polyethylene glycol or a suppository wax which are solidat ambient temperature but liquid at body temperature and therefore meltin the rectum or vaginal cavity and release the active compound.

Solid dosage forms for oral administration include capsules, tablets,pills, powders, and granules. In such solid dosage forms, the activecompound is mixed with at least one inert, pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient or carrier such as sodium citrate or dicalcium phosphateand/or a) fillers or extenders such as starches, lactose, sucrose,glucose, mannitol, and silicic acid, b) binders such as, for example,carboxymethylcellulose, alginates, gelatin, polyvinylpyrrolidinone,sucrose, and acacia, c) humectants such as glycerol, d) disintegratingagents such as agar-agar, calcium carbonate, potato or tapioca starch,alginic acid, certain silicates, and sodium carbonate, e) solutionretarding agents such as paraffin, f) absorption accelerators such asquaternary ammonium compounds, g) wetting agents such as, for example,cetyl alcohol and glycerol monostearate, h) absorbents such as kaolinand bentonite clay, and i) lubricants such as talc, calcium stearate,magnesium stearate, solid polyethylene glycols, sodium lauryl sulfate,and mixtures thereof. In the case of capsules, tablets and pills, thedosage form may also comprise buffering agents.

Solid compositions of a similar type may also be employed as fillers insoft and hard-filled gelatin capsules using such excipients as lactoseor milk sugar as well as high molecular weight polyethylene glycols andthe like. The solid dosage forms of tablets, dragees, capsules, pills,and granules can be prepared with coatings and shells such as entericcoatings and other coatings well known in the pharmaceutical formulatingart. They may optionally contain opacifying agents and can also be of acomposition that they release the active ingredient(s) only, orpreferentially, in a certain part of the intestinal tract, optionally,in a delayed manner. Examples of embedding compositions that can be usedinclude polymeric substances and waxes. Solid compositions of a similartype may also be employed as fillers in soft and hard-filled gelatincapsules using such excipients as lactose or milk sugar as well as highmolecular weight polethylene glycols and the like.

The active compounds can also be in micro-encapsulated form with one ormore excipients as noted above. The solid dosage forms of tablets,dragees, capsules, pills, and granules can be prepared with coatings andshells such as enteric coatings, release controlling coatings and othercoatings well known in the pharmaceutical formulating art. In such soliddosage forms the active compound may be admixed with at least one inertdiluent such as sucrose, lactose or starch. Such dosage forms may alsocomprise, as is normal practice, additional substances other than inertdiluents, e.g., tableting lubricants and other tableting aids such amagnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose. In the case ofcapsules, tablets and pills, the dosage forms may also comprisebuffering agents. They may optionally contain opacifying agents and canalso be of a composition that they release the active ingredient(s)only, or preferentially, in a certain part of the intestinal tract,optionally, in a delayed manner. Examples of embedding compositions thatcan be used include polymeric substances and waxes.

Dosage forms for topical or transdermal administration of a compound ofthis invention include ointments, pastes, creams, lotions, gels,powders, solutions, sprays, inhalants or patches. The active componentis admixed under sterile conditions with a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier and any needed preservatives or buffers as may be required.Ophthalmic formulation, ear drops, and eye drops are also contemplatedas being within the scope of this invention. Additionally, the presentinvention contemplates the use of transdermal patches, which have theadded advantage of providing controlled delivery of a compound to thebody. Such dosage forms can be made by dissolving or dispensing thecompound in the proper medium. Absorption enhancers can also be used toincrease the flux of the compound across the skin. The rate can becontrolled by either providing a rate controlling membrane or bydispersing the compound in a polymer matrix or gel.

According to one embodiment, the invention relates to a method ofinhibiting protein kinase activity in a biological sample comprising thestep of contacting said biological sample with a compound of thisinvention, or a composition comprising said compound.

According to another embodiment, the invention relates to a method ofinhibiting TYK2, or a mutant thereof, activity in a biological samplecomprising the step of contacting said biological sample with a compoundof this invention, or a composition comprising said compound. In certainembodiments, the invention relates to a method of irreversiblyinhibiting TYK2, or a mutant thereof, activity in a biological samplecomprising the step of contacting said biological sample with a compoundof this invention, or a composition comprising said compound.

In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of selectivelyinhibiting TYK2 over one or more of JAK1, JAK2, and JAK3. In someembodiments, a compound of the present invention is more than 2-foldselective over JAK1/2/3. In some embodiments, a compound of the presentinvention is more than 5-fold selective over JAK1/2/3. In someembodiments, a compound of the present invention is more than 10-foldselective over JAK1/2/3. In some embodiments, a compound of the presentinvention is more than 50-fold selective over JAK1/2/3. In someembodiments, a compound of the present invention is more than 100-foldselective over JAK1/2/3.

The term “biological sample”, as used herein, includes, withoutlimitation, cell cultures or extracts thereof; biopsied materialobtained from a mammal or extracts thereof; and blood, saliva, urine,feces, semen, tears, or other body fluids or extracts thereof.

Inhibition of TYK2 (or a mutant thereof) activity in a biological sampleis useful for a variety of purposes that are known to one of skill inthe art. Examples of such purposes include, but are not limited to,blood transfusion, organ-transplantation, biological specimen storage,and biological assays.

Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a method ofinhibiting protein kinase activity in a patient comprising the step ofadministering to said patient a compound of the present invention, or acomposition comprising said compound.

According to another embodiment, the invention relates to a method ofinhibiting activity of TYK2, or a mutant thereof, in a patientcomprising the step of administering to said patient a compound of thepresent invention, or a composition comprising said compound. Accordingto certain embodiments, the invention relates to a method of reversiblyor irreversibly inhibiting one or more of TYK2, or a mutant thereof,activity in a patient comprising the step of administering to saidpatient a compound of the present invention, or a composition comprisingsaid compound. In other embodiments, the present invention provides amethod for treating a disorder mediated by TYK2, or a mutant thereof, ina patient in need thereof, comprising the step of administering to saidpatient a compound according to the present invention orpharmaceutically acceptable composition thereof. Such disorders aredescribed in detail herein.

Depending upon the particular condition, or disease, to be treated,additional therapeutic agents that are normally administered to treatthat condition, may also be present in the compositions of thisinvention. As used herein, additional therapeutic agents that arenormally administered to treat a particular disease, or condition, areknown as “appropriate for the disease, or condition, being treated.”

A compound of the current invention may also be used to advantage incombination with other therapeutic compounds. In some embodiments, theother therapeutic compounds are antiproliferative compounds. Suchantiproliferative compounds include, but are not limited to aromataseinhibitors; antiestrogens; topoisomerase I inhibitors; topoisomerase IIinhibitors; microtubule active compounds; alkylating compounds; histonedeacetylase inhibitors; compounds which induce cell differentiationprocesses; cyclooxygenase inhibitors; MMP inhibitors; mTOR inhibitors;antineoplastic antimetabolites; platin compounds; compoundstargeting/decreasing a protein or lipid kinase activity and furtheranti-angiogenic compounds; compounds which target, decrease or inhibitthe activity of a protein or lipid phosphatase; gonadorelin agonists;anti-androgens; methionine aminopeptidase inhibitors; matrixmetalloproteinase inhibitors; bisphosphonates; biological responsemodifiers; antiproliferative antibodies; heparanase inhibitors;inhibitors of Ras oncogenic isoforms; telomerase inhibitors; proteasomeinhibitors; compounds used in the treatment of hematologic malignancies;compounds which target, decrease or inhibit the activity of Flt-3; Hsp90inhibitors such as 17-AAG (17-allylaminogeldanamycin, NSC330507),17-DMAG (17-dimethylaminoethylamino-17-demethoxy-geldanamycin,NSC707545), IPI-504, CNF1010, CNF2024, CNF1010 from ConformaTherapeutics; temozolomide (Temodal®); kinesin spindle proteininhibitors, such as SB715992 or SB743921 from GlaxoSmithKline, orpentamidine/chlorpromazine from CombinatoRx; MEK inhibitors such asARRY142886 from Array BioPharma, AZD6244 from AstraZeneca, PD181461 fromPfizer and leucovorin. The term “aromatase inhibitor” as used hereinrelates to a compound which inhibits estrogen production, for instance,the conversion of the substrates androstenedione and testosterone toestrone and estradiol, respectively. The term includes, but is notlimited to steroids, especially atamestane, exemestane and formestaneand, in particular, non-steroids, especially aminoglutethimide,roglethimide, pyridoglutethimide, trilostane, testolactone,ketokonazole, vorozole, fadrozole, anastrozole and letrozole. Exemestaneis marketed under the trade name Aromasin™. Formestane is marketed underthe trade name Lentaron™. Fadrozole is marketed under the trade nameAfema™. Anastrozole is marketed under the trade name Arimidex™ Letrozoleis marketed under the trade names Femara™ or Femar™. Aminoglutethimideis marketed under the trade name Orimeten™. A combination of theinvention comprising a chemotherapeutic agent which is an aromataseinhibitor is particularly useful for the treatment of hormone receptorpositive tumors, such as breast tumors.

The term “antiestrogen” as used herein relates to a compound whichantagonizes the effect of estrogens at the estrogen receptor level. Theterm includes, but is not limited to tamoxifen, fulvestrant, raloxifeneand raloxifene hydrochloride. Tamoxifen is marketed under the trade nameNolvadex™. Raloxifene hydrochloride is marketed under the trade nameEvista™. Fulvestrant can be administered under the trade name Faslodex™.A combination of the invention comprising a chemotherapeutic agent whichis an antiestrogen is particularly useful for the treatment of estrogenreceptor positive tumors, such as breast tumors.

The term “anti-androgen” as used herein relates to any substance whichis capable of inhibiting the biological effects of androgenic hormonesand includes, but is not limited to, bicalutamide (Casodex™). The term“gonadorelin agonist” as used herein includes, but is not limited toabarelix, goserelin and goserelin acetate. Goserelin can be administeredunder the trade name Zoladex™.

The term “topoisomerase I inhibitor” as used herein includes, but is notlimited to topotecan, gimatecan, irinotecan, camptothecin and itsanalogues, 9-nitrocamptothecin and the macromolecular camptothecinconjugate PNU-166148. Irinotecan can be administered, e.g. in the formas it is marketed, e.g. under the trademark Camptosar™. Topotecan ismarketed under the trade name Hycamptin™.

The term “topoisomerase II inhibitor” as used herein includes, but isnot limited to the anthracyclines such as doxorubicin (includingliposomal formulation, such as Caelyx™), daunorubicin, epirubicin,idarubicin and nemorubicin, the anthraquinones mitoxantrone andlosoxantrone, and the podophillotoxines etoposide and teniposide.Etoposide is marketed under the trade name Etopophos™. Teniposide ismarketed under the trade name VM 26-Bristol Doxorubicin is marketedunder the trade name Acriblastin™ or Adriamycin™. Epirubicin is marketedunder the trade name Farmorubicin™. Idarubicin is marketed. under thetrade name Zavedos™. Mitoxantrone is marketed under the trade nameNovantron.

The term “microtubule active agent” relates to microtubule stabilizing,microtubule destabilizing compounds and microtubulin polymerizationinhibitors including, but not limited to taxanes, such as paclitaxel anddocetaxel; vinca alkaloids, such as vinblastine or vinblastine sulfate,vincristine or vincristine sulfate, and vinorelbine; discodermolides;colchicine and epothilones and derivatives thereof. Paclitaxel ismarketed under the trade name Taxol™. Docetaxel is marketed under thetrade name Taxotere™. Vinblastine sulfate is marketed under the tradename Vinblastin R.P™. Vincristine sulfate is marketed under the tradename Farmistin™.

The term “alkylating agent” as used herein includes, but is not limitedto, cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, melphalan or nitrosourea (BCNU orGliadel). Cyclophosphamide is marketed under the trade name Cyclostin™.Ifosfamide is marketed under the trade name Holoxan™.

The term “histone deacetylase inhibitors” or “HDAC inhibitors” relatesto compounds which inhibit the histone deacetylase and which possessantiproliferative activity. This includes, but is not limited to,suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA).

The term “antineoplastic antimetabolite” includes, but is not limitedto, 5-fluorouracil or 5-FU, capecitabine, gemcitabine, DNA demethylatingcompounds, such as 5-azacytidine and decitabine, methotrexate andedatrexate, and folic acid antagonists such as pemetrexed. Capecitabineis marketed under the trade name Xeloda™. Gemcitabine is marketed underthe trade name Gemzar™.

The term “platin compound” as used herein includes, but is not limitedto, carboplatin, cis-platin, cisplatinum and oxaliplatin. Carboplatincan be administered, e.g., in the form as it is marketed, e.g. under thetrademark Carboplat™. Oxaliplatin can be administered, e.g., in the formas it is marketed, e.g. under the trademark Eloxatin™.

The term “compounds targeting/decreasing a protein or lipid kinaseactivity; or a protein or lipid phosphatase activity; or furtheranti-angiogenic compounds” as used herein includes, but is not limitedto, protein tyrosine kinase and/or serine and/or threonine kinaseinhibitors or lipid kinase inhibitors, such as a) compounds targeting,decreasing or inhibiting the activity of the platelet-derived growthfactor-receptors (PDGFR), such as compounds which target, decrease orinhibit the activity of PDGFR, especially compounds which inhibit thePDGF receptor, such as an N-phenyl-2-pyrimidine-amine derivative, suchas imatinib, SU101, SU6668 and GFB-111; b) compounds targeting,decreasing or inhibiting the activity of the fibroblast growthfactor-receptors (FGFR); c) compounds targeting, decreasing orinhibiting the activity of the insulin-like growth factor receptor I(IGF-IR), such as compounds which target, decrease or inhibit theactivity of IGF-IR, especially compounds which inhibit the kinaseactivity of IGF-I receptor, or antibodies that target the extracellulardomain of IGF-I receptor or its growth factors; d) compounds targeting,decreasing or inhibiting the activity of the Trk receptor tyrosinekinase family, or ephrin B4 inhibitors; e) compounds targeting,decreasing or inhibiting the activity of the Axl receptor tyrosinekinase family; f) compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibiting theactivity of the Ret receptor tyrosine kinase; g) compounds targeting,decreasing or inhibiting the activity of the Kit/SCFR receptor tyrosinekinase, such as imatinib; h) compounds targeting, decreasing orinhibiting the activity of the C-kit receptor tyrosine kinases, whichare part of the PDGFR family, such as compounds which target, decreaseor inhibit the activity of the c-Kit receptor tyrosine kinase family,especially compounds which inhibit the c-Kit receptor, such as imatinib;i) compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibiting the activity of membersof the c-Abl family, their gene-fusion products (e.g. BCR-Abl kinase)and mutants, such as compounds which target decrease or inhibit theactivity of c-Abl family members and their gene fusion products, such asan N-phenyl-2-pyrimidine-amine derivative, such as imatinib or nilotinib(AMN107); PD180970; AG957; NSC 680410; PD173955 from ParkeDavis; ordasatinib (BMS-354825); j) compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibitingthe activity of members of the protein kinase C (PKC) and Raf family ofserine/threonine kinases, members of the MEK, SRC, JAK/pan-JAK, FAK,PDK1, PKB/Akt, Ras/MAPK, PI3K, SYK, BTK and TEC family, and/or membersof the cyclin-dependent kinase family (CDK) including staurosporinederivatives, such as midostaurin; examples of further compounds includeUCN-01, safingol, BAY 43-9006, Bryostatin 1, Perifosine; ilmofosine;RO318220 and RO320432; GO 6976; Isis 3521; LY333531/LY379196;isochinoline compounds; FTIs; PD184352 or QAN697 (a PI3K inhibitor) orAT7519 (CDK inhibitor); k) compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibitingthe activity of protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitors, such as compoundswhich target, decrease or inhibit the activity of protein-tyrosinekinase inhibitors include imatinib mesylate (Gleevec™) or tyrphostinsuch as Tyrphostin A23/RG-50810; AG 99; Tyrphostin AG 213; Tyrphostin AG1748; Tyrphostin AG 490; Tyrphostin B44; Tyrphostin B44 (+) enantiomer;Tyrphostin AG 555; AG 494; Tyrphostin AG 556, AG957 and adaphostin(4-{[(2,5-dihydroxyphenyl)methyl]amino}-benzoic acid adamantyl ester;NSC 680410, adaphostin); l) compounds targeting, decreasing orinhibiting the activity of the epidermal growth factor family ofreceptor tyrosine kinases (EGFR₁ ErbB2, ErbB3, ErbB4 as homo- orheterodimers) and their mutants, such as compounds which target,decrease or inhibit the activity of the epidermal growth factor receptorfamily are especially compounds, proteins or antibodies which inhibitmembers of the EGF receptor tyrosine kinase family, such as EGFreceptor, ErbB2, ErbB3 and ErbB4 or bind to EGF or EGF related ligands,CP 358774, ZD 1839, ZM 105180; trastuzumab (Herceptin™), cetuximab(Erbitux™), Iressa, Tarceva, OSI-774, C1-1033, EKB-569, GW-2016, E1.1,E2.4, E2.5, E6.2, E6.4, E2.11, E6.3 or E7.6.3, and7H-pyrrolo-[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives; m) compounds targeting,decreasing or inhibiting the activity of the c-Met receptor, such ascompounds which target, decrease or inhibit the activity of c-Met,especially compounds which inhibit the kinase activity of c-Metreceptor, or antibodies that target the extracellular domain of c-Met orbind to HGF, n) compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibiting the kinaseactivity of one or more JAK family members (JAK1/JAK2/JAK3/TYK2 and/orpan-JAK), including but not limited to PRT-062070, SB-1578, baricitinib,pacritinib, momelotinib, VX-509, AZD-1480, TG-101348, tofacitinib, andruxolitinib; o) compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibiting the kinaseactivity of PI3 kinase (PI3K) including but not limited to ATU-027,SF-1126, DS-7423, PBI-05204, GSK-2126458, ZSTK-474, buparlisib,pictrelisib, PF-4691502, BYL-719, dactolisib, XL-147, XL-765, andidelalisib; and; and q) compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibitingthe signaling effects of hedgehog protein (Hh) or smoothened receptor(SMO) pathways, including but not limited to cyclopamine, vismodegib,itraconazole, erismodegib, and IPI-926 (saridegib).

The term “PI3K inhibitor” as used herein includes, but is not limited tocompounds having inhibitory activity against one or more enzymes in thephosphatidylinositol-3-kinase family, including, but not limited toPI3Kα, PI3Kγ, PI3Kδ, PI3Kβ, PI3K-C2α, PI3K-C2β, PI3K-C2γ, Vps34, p110-α,p110-β, p110-γ, p110-δ, p85-α, p85-β, p55-γ, p150, p101, and p87.Examples of PI3K inhibitors useful in this invention include but are notlimited to ATU-027, SF-1126, DS-7423, PBI-05204, GSK-2126458, ZSTK-474,buparlisib, pictrelisib, PF-4691502, BYL-719, dactolisib, XL-147,XL-765, and idelalisib.

The term “BTK inhibitor” as used herein includes, but is not limited tocompounds having inhibitory activity against Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase(BTK), including, but not limited to AVL-292 and ibrutinib.

The term “SYK inhibitor” as used herein includes, but is not limited tocompounds having inhibitory activity against spleen tyrosine kinase(SYK), including but not limited to PRT-062070, R-343, R-333, Excellair,PRT-062607, and fostamatinib.

The term “Bcl-2 inhibitor” as used herein includes, but is not limitedto compounds having inhibitory activity against B-cell lymphoma 2protein (Bcl-2), including but not limited to ABT-199, ABT-731, ABT-737,apogossypol, Ascenta's pan-Bcl-2 inhibitors, curcumin (and analogsthereof), dual Bcl-2/Bcl-xL inhibitors (InfinityPharmaceuticals/Novartis Pharmaceuticals), Genasense (G3139), HA14-1(and analogs thereof; see WO2008118802), navitoclax (and analogsthereof, see U.S. Pat. No. 7,390,799), NH-1 (Shenayng PharmaceuticalUniversity), obatoclax (and analogs thereof, see WO2004106328), S-001(Gloria Pharmaceuticals), TW series compounds (Univ. of Michigan), andvenetoclax. In some embodiments the Bcl-2 inhibitor is a small moleculetherapeutic. In some embodiments the Bcl-2 inhibitor is apeptidomimetic.

Further examples of BTK inhibitory compounds, and conditions treatableby such compounds in combination with compounds of this invention can befound in WO2008039218 and WO2011090760, the entirety of which areincorporated herein by reference.

Further examples of SYK inhibitory compounds, and conditions treatableby such compounds in combination with compounds of this invention can befound in WO2003063794, WO2005007623, and WO2006078846, the entirety ofwhich are incorporated herein by reference.

Further examples of PI3K inhibitory compounds, and conditions treatableby such compounds in combination with compounds of this invention can befound in WO2004019973, WO2004089925, WO2007016176, U.S. Pat. No.8,138,347, WO2002088112, WO2007084786, WO2007129161, WO2006122806,WO2005113554, and WO2007044729 the entirety of which are incorporatedherein by reference.

Further examples of JAK inhibitory compounds, and conditions treatableby such compounds in combination with compounds of this invention can befound in WO2009114512, WO2008109943, WO2007053452, WO2000142246, andWO2007070514, the entirety of which are incorporated herein byreference.

Further anti-angiogenic compounds include compounds having anothermechanism for their activity, e.g. unrelated to protein or lipid kinaseinhibition e.g. thalidomide (Thalomid™) and TNP-470.

Examples of proteasome inhibitors useful for use in combination withcompounds of the invention include, but are not limited to bortezomib,disulfiram, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), salinosporamide A,carfilzomib, ONX-0912, CEP-18770, and MLN9708.

Compounds which target, decrease or inhibit the activity of a protein orlipid phosphatase are e.g. inhibitors of phosphatase 1, phosphatase 2A,or CDC25, such as okadaic acid or a derivative thereof.

Compounds which induce cell differentiation processes include, but arenot limited to, retinoic acid, α- γ- or δ-tocopherol or α- γ- orδ-tocotrienol.

The term cyclooxygenase inhibitor as used herein includes, but is notlimited to, Cox-2 inhibitors, 5-alkyl substituted2-arylaminophenylacetic acid and derivatives, such as celecoxib(Celebrex™), rofecoxib (Vioxx™), etoricoxib, valdecoxib or a5-alkyl-2-arylaminophenylacetic acid, such as5-methyl-2-(2′-chloro-6′-fluoroanilino)phenyl acetic acid, lumiracoxib.

The term “bisphosphonates” as used herein includes, but is not limitedto, etridonic, clodronic, tiludronic, pamidronic, alendronic,ibandronic, risedronic and zoledronic acid. Etridonic acid is marketedunder the trade name Didronel™. Clodronic acid is marketed under thetrade name Bonefos™. Tiludronic acid is marketed under the trade nameSkelid™. Pamidronic acid is marketed under the trade name Aredia™.Alendronic acid is marketed under the trade name Fosamax™. Ibandronicacid is marketed under the trade name Bondranat™. Risedronic acid ismarketed under the trade name Actonel™. Zoledronic acid is marketedunder the trade name Zometa™. The term “mTOR inhibitors” relates tocompounds which inhibit the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) andwhich possess antiproliferative activity such as sirolimus (Rapamune®),everolimus (Certican™), CCI-779 and ABT578.

The term “heparanase inhibitor” as used herein refers to compounds whichtarget, decrease or inhibit heparin sulfate degradation. The termincludes, but is not limited to, PI-88. The term “biological responsemodifier” as used herein refers to a lymphokine or interferons.

The term “inhibitor of Ras oncogenic isoforms”, such as H-Ras, K-Ras, orN-Ras, as used herein refers to compounds which target, decrease orinhibit the oncogenic activity of Ras; for example, a “farnesyltransferase inhibitor” such as L-744832, DK8G557 or R115777(Zarnestra™). The term “telomerase inhibitor” as used herein refers tocompounds which target, decrease or inhibit the activity of telomerase.Compounds which target, decrease or inhibit the activity of telomeraseare especially compounds which inhibit the telomerase receptor, such astelomestatin.

The term “methionine aminopeptidase inhibitor” as used herein refers tocompounds which target, decrease or inhibit the activity of methionineaminopeptidase. Compounds which target, decrease or inhibit the activityof methionine aminopeptidase include, but are not limited to, bengamideor a derivative thereof.

The term “proteasome inhibitor” as used herein refers to compounds whichtarget, decrease or inhibit the activity of the proteasome. Compoundswhich target, decrease or inhibit the activity of the proteasomeinclude, but are not limited to, Bortezomib (Velcade™) and MLN 341.

The term “matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor” or (“MMP” inhibitor) asused herein includes, but is not limited to, collagen peptidomimetic andnonpeptidomimetic inhibitors, tetracycline derivatives, e.g. hydroxamatepeptidomimetic inhibitor batimastat and its orally bioavailable analoguemarimastat (BB-2516), prinomastat (AG3340), metastat (NSC 683551)BMS-279251, BAY 12-9566, TAA211, MMI270B or AAJ996.

The term “compounds used in the treatment of hematologic malignancies”as used herein includes, but is not limited to, FMS-like tyrosine kinaseinhibitors, which are compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibiting theactivity of FMS-like tyrosine kinase receptors (Flt-3R); interferon,1-β-D-arabinofuransylcytosine (ara-c) and bisulfan; ALK inhibitors,which are compounds which target, decrease or inhibit anaplasticlymphoma kinase, and Bcl-2 inhibitors.

Compounds which target, decrease or inhibit the activity of FMS-liketyrosine kinase receptors (Flt-3R) are especially compounds, proteins orantibodies which inhibit members of the Flt-3R receptor kinase family,such as PKC412, midostaurin, a staurosporine derivative, SU11248 andMLN518.

The term “HSP90 inhibitors” as used herein includes, but is not limitedto, compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibiting the intrinsic ATPaseactivity of HSP90; degrading, targeting, decreasing or inhibiting theHSP90 client proteins via the ubiquitin proteosome pathway. Compoundstargeting, decreasing or inhibiting the intrinsic ATPase activity ofHSP90 are especially compounds, proteins or antibodies which inhibit theATPase activity of HSP90, such as 17-allylamino,17-demethoxygeldanamycin (17AAG), a geldanamycin derivative; othergeldanamycin related compounds; radicicol and HDAC inhibitors.

The term “antiproliferative antibodies” as used herein includes, but isnot limited to, trastuzumab (Herceptin™), Trastuzumab-DM1, erbitux,bevacizumab (Avastin™), rituximab (Rituxan®), PR^(∘)64553 (anti-CD40)and 2C4 Antibody. By antibodies is meant intact monoclonal antibodies,polyclonal antibodies, multispecific antibodies formed from at least 2intact antibodies, and antibodies fragments so long as they exhibit thedesired biological activity.

For the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), compounds of thecurrent invention can be used in combination with standard leukemiatherapies, especially in combination with therapies used for thetreatment of AML. In particular, compounds of the current invention canbe administered in combination with, for example, farnesyl transferaseinhibitors and/or other drugs useful for the treatment of AML, such asDaunorubicin, Adriamycin, Ara-C, VP-16, Teniposide, Mitoxantrone,Idarubicin, Carboplatinum and PKC412. In some embodiments, the presentinvention provides a method of treating AML associated with an ITDand/or D835Y mutation, comprising administering a compound of thepresent invention together with a one or more FLT3 inhibitors. In someembodiments, the FLT3 inhibitors are selected from quizartinib (AC220),a staurosporine derivative (e.g. midostaurin or lestaurtinib),sorafenib, tandutinib, LY-2401401, LS-104, EB-10, famitinib, NOV-110302,NMS-P948, AST-487, G-749, SB-1317, S-209, SC-110219, AKN-028,fedratinib, tozasertib, and sunitinib. In some embodiments, the FLT3inhibitors are selected from quizartinib, midostaurin, lestaurtinib,sorafenib, and sunitinib.

Other anti-leukemic compounds include, for example, Ara-C, a pyrimidineanalog, which is the 2′-alpha-hydroxy ribose (arabinoside) derivative ofdeoxycytidine. Also included is the purine analog of hypoxanthine,6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) and fludarabine phosphate. Compounds whichtarget, decrease or inhibit activity of histone deacetylase (HDAC)inhibitors such as sodium butyrate and suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid(SAHA) inhibit the activity of the enzymes known as histonedeacetylases. Specific HDAC inhibitors include MS275, SAHA, FK228(formerly FR901228), Trichostatin A and compounds disclosed in U.S. Pat.No. 6,552,065 including, but not limited to,N-hydroxy-3-[4-[[[2-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-ethyl]-amino]methyl]phenyl]-2E-2-propenamide,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof andN-hydroxy-3-[4-[(2-hydroxyethyl){2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-amino]methyl]phenyl]-2E-2-propenamide, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, especially the lactate salt.Somatostatin receptor antagonists as used herein refer to compoundswhich target, treat or inhibit the somatostatin receptor such asoctreotide, and SOM230. Tumor cell damaging approaches refer toapproaches such as ionizing radiation. The term “ionizing radiation”referred to above and hereinafter means ionizing radiation that occursas either electromagnetic rays (such as X-rays and gamma rays) orparticles (such as alpha and beta particles). Ionizing radiation isprovided in, but not limited to, radiation therapy and is known in theart. See Hellman, Principles of Radiation Therapy, Cancer, in Principlesand Practice of Oncology, Devita et al., Eds., 4^(th) Edition, Vol. 1,pp. 248-275 (1993).

Also included are EDG binders and ribonucleotide reductase inhibitors.The term “EDG binders” as used herein refers to a class ofimmunosuppressants that modulates lymphocyte recirculation, such asFTY720. The term “ribonucleotide reductase inhibitors” refers topyrimidine or purine nucleoside analogs including, but not limited to,fludarabine and/or cytosine arabinoside (ara-C), 6-thioguanine,5-fluorouracil, cladribine, 6-mercaptopurine (especially in combinationwith ara-C against ALL) and/or pentostatin. Ribonucleotide reductaseinhibitors are especially hydroxyurea or2-hydroxy-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione derivatives.

Also included are in particular those compounds, proteins or monoclonalantibodies of VEGF such as1-(4-chloroanilino)-4-(4-pyridylmethyl)phthalazine or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof,1-(4-chloroanilino)-4-(4-pyridylmethyl)phthalazine succinate;Angiostatin™; Endostatin™; anthranilic acid amides; ZD4190; ZD6474;SU5416; SU6668; bevacizumab; or anti-VEGF antibodies or anti-VEGFreceptor antibodies, such as rhuMAb and RHUFab, VEGF aptamer such asMacugon; FLT-4 inhibitors, FLT-3 inhibitors, VEGFR-2 IgGI antibody,Angiozyme (RPI 4610) and Bevacizumab (Avastin™).

Photodynamic therapy as used herein refers to therapy which uses certainchemicals known as photosensitizing compounds to treat or preventcancers. Examples of photodynamic therapy include treatment withcompounds, such as Visudyne™ and porfimer sodium.

Angiostatic steroids as used herein refers to compounds which block orinhibit angiogenesis, such as, e.g., anecortave, triamcinolone,hydrocortisone, 11-α-epihydrocotisol, cortexolone,17α-hydroxyprogesterone, corticosterone, desoxycorticosterone,testosterone, estrone and dexamethasone.

Implants containing corticosteroids refers to compounds, such asfluocinolone and dexamethasone.

Other chemotherapeutic compounds include, but are not limited to, plantalkaloids, hormonal compounds and antagonists; biological responsemodifiers, preferably lymphokines or interferons; antisenseoligonucleotides or oligonucleotide derivatives; shRNA or siRNA; ormiscellaneous compounds or compounds with other or unknown mechanism ofaction.

The compounds of the invention are also useful as co-therapeuticcompounds for use in combination with other drug substances such asanti-inflammatory, bronchodilatory or antihistamine drug substances,particularly in the treatment of obstructive or inflammatory airwaysdiseases such as those mentioned hereinbefore, for example aspotentiators of therapeutic activity of such drugs or as a means ofreducing required dosaging or potential side effects of such drugs. Acompound of the invention may be mixed with the other drug substance ina fixed pharmaceutical composition or it may be administered separately,before, simultaneously with or after the other drug substance.Accordingly the invention includes a combination of a compound of theinvention as hereinbefore described with an anti-inflammatory,bronchodilatory, antihistamine or anti-tussive drug substance, saidcompound of the invention and said drug substance being in the same ordifferent pharmaceutical composition.

Suitable anti-inflammatory drugs include steroids, in particularglucocorticosteroids such as budesonide, beclomethasone dipropionate,fluticasone propionate, ciclesonide or mometasone furoate; non-steroidalglucocorticoid receptor agonists; LTB4 antagonists such LY293111,CGS025019C, CP-195543, SC-53228, BIIL 284, ONO 4057, SB 209247; LTD4antagonists such as montelukast and zafirlukast; PDE4 inhibitors suchcilomilast (Ariflo® GlaxoSmithKline), Roflumilast (Byk Gulden), V-11294A(Napp), BAY19-8004 (Bayer), SCH-351591 (Schering-Plough), Arofylline(Almirall Prodesfarma), PD189659/PD168787 (ParkeDavis), AWD-12-281 (AstaMedica), CDC-801 (Celgene), SeICID™ CC-10004 (Celgene), VM554/UM565(Vernalis), T-440 (Tanabe), KW-4490 (Kyowa Hakko Kogyo); A2a agonists;A2b antagonists; and beta-2 adrenoceptor agonists such as albuterol(salbutamol), metaproterenol, terbutaline, salmeterol fenoterol,procaterol, and especially, formoterol and pharmaceutically acceptablesalts thereof. Suitable bronchodilatory drugs include anticholinergic orantimuscarinic compounds, in particular ipratropium bromide, oxitropiumbromide, tiotropium salts and CHF 4226 (Chiesi), and glycopyrrolate.

Suitable antihistamine drug substances include cetirizine hydrochloride,acetaminophen, clemastine fumarate, promethazine, loratidine,desloratidine, diphenhydramine and fexofenadine hydrochloride,activastine, astemizole, azelastine, ebastine, epinastine, mizolastineand terfenadine.

Other useful combinations of compounds of the invention withanti-inflammatory drugs are those with antagonists of chemokinereceptors, e.g. CCR-1, CCR-2, CCR-3, CCR-4, CCR-5, CCR-6, CCR-7, CCR-8,CCR-9 and CCR10, CXCR1, CXCR2, CXCR3, CXCR4, CXCR5, particularly CCR-5antagonists such as Schering-Plough antagonists SC-351125, SCH-55700 andSCH-D, and Takeda antagonists such asN-[[4-[[[6,7-dihydro-2-(4-methylphenyl)-5H-benzo-cyclohepten-8-yl]carbonyl]amino]phenyl]-methyl]tetrahydro-N,N-dimethyl-2H-pyran-4-aminiumchloride (TAK-770).

The structure of the active compounds identified by code numbers,generic or trade names may be taken from the actual edition of thestandard compendium “The Merck Index” or from databases, e.g. PatentsInternational (e.g. IMS World Publications).

A compound of the current invention may also be used in combination withknown therapeutic processes, for example, the administration of hormonesor radiation. In certain embodiments, a provided compound is used as aradiosensitizer, especially for the treatment of tumors which exhibitpoor sensitivity to radiotherapy.

A compound of the current invention can be administered alone or incombination with one or more other therapeutic compounds, possiblecombination therapy taking the form of fixed combinations or theadministration of a compound of the invention and one or more othertherapeutic compounds being staggered or given independently of oneanother, or the combined administration of fixed combinations and one ormore other therapeutic compounds. A compound of the current inventioncan besides or in addition be administered especially for tumor therapyin combination with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy,phototherapy, surgical intervention, or a combination of these.Long-term therapy is equally possible as is adjuvant therapy in thecontext of other treatment strategies, as described above. Otherpossible treatments are therapy to maintain the patient's status aftertumor regression, or even chemopreventive therapy, for example inpatients at risk.

Those additional agents may be administered separately from an inventivecompound-containing composition, as part of a multiple dosage regimen.Alternatively, those agents may be part of a single dosage form, mixedtogether with a compound of this invention in a single composition. Ifadministered as part of a multiple dosage regime, the two active agentsmay be submitted simultaneously, sequentially or within a period of timefrom one another normally within five hours from one another.

As used herein, the term “combination,” “combined,” and related termsrefers to the simultaneous or sequential administration of therapeuticagents in accordance with this invention. For example, a compound of thepresent invention may be administered with another therapeutic agentsimultaneously or sequentially in separate unit dosage forms or togetherin a single unit dosage form. Accordingly, the present inventionprovides a single unit dosage form comprising a compound of the currentinvention, an additional therapeutic agent, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier, adjuvant, or vehicle.

The amount of both an inventive compound and additional therapeuticagent (in those compositions which comprise an additional therapeuticagent as described above) that may be combined with the carriermaterials to produce a single dosage form will vary depending upon thehost treated and the particular mode of administration. Preferably,compositions of this invention should be formulated so that a dosage ofbetween 0.01-100 mg/kg body weight/day of an inventive compound can beadministered.

In those compositions which comprise an additional therapeutic agent,that additional therapeutic agent and the compound of this invention mayact synergistically. Therefore, the amount of additional therapeuticagent in such compositions will be less than that required in amonotherapy utilizing only that therapeutic agent. In such compositionsa dosage of between 0.01-1,000 μg/kg body weight/day of the additionaltherapeutic agent can be administered.

The amount of additional therapeutic agent present in the compositionsof this invention will be no more than the amount that would normally beadministered in a composition comprising that therapeutic agent as theonly active agent. Preferably the amount of additional therapeutic agentin the presently disclosed compositions will range from about 50% to100% of the amount normally present in a composition comprising thatagent as the only therapeutically active agent.

The compounds of this invention, or pharmaceutical compositions thereof,may also be incorporated into compositions for coating an implantablemedical device, such as prostheses, artificial valves, vascular grafts,stents and catheters. Vascular stents, for example, have been used toovercome restenosis (re-narrowing of the vessel wall after injury).However, patients using stents or other implantable devices risk clotformation or platelet activation. These unwanted effects may beprevented or mitigated by pre-coating the device with a pharmaceuticallyacceptable composition comprising a kinase inhibitor. Implantabledevices coated with a compound of this invention are another embodimentof the present invention.

EXEMPLIFICATION

As depicted in the Examples below, in certain exemplary embodiments,compounds are prepared according to the following general procedures. Itwill be appreciated that, although the general methods depict thesynthesis of certain compounds of the present invention, the followinggeneral methods, and other methods known to one of ordinary skill in theart, can be applied to all compounds and subclasses and species of eachof these compounds, as described herein.

General Procedure A (1^(st) Buchwald Amination):

Synthesis of Compound 13.5.

To compound 13.4 (0.500 g, 1.55 mmol, 1.0 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) wasadded 2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)aniline (0.253 g, 1.24mmol, 0.8 eq), Cs₂CO₃ (1.52 g, 4.65 mmol, 3.0 eq). The reaction mixturewas degassed for 10 min. under argon atmosphere, then Pd₂(dba)₃ (0.142g, 0.155 mmol, 0.1 eq) and Xantphos (0.180 g, 0.3 mmol, 0.2 eq) wereadded, again degassed for 5 min. The reaction was stirred at 110° C. for5-6 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was cooled to r.t., transferredin water and product was extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by combi flash using 2%MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 1.2 (0.160 g, 45.74%). MS(ES):m/z 490.9 [M]+.

General Procedure B (2^(nd) Buchwald Amination):

Synthesis of Compound 13.6.

To 13.5 (0.170 g, 0.347 mmol, 1.0 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (3.5 mL) was addedcyclopropanecarboxamide (0.089 g, 1.041 mmol, 3.0 eq), Cs₂CO₃ (0.452 g,1.388 mmol, 4.0 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed for 10 min. underargon atmosphere, then Pd₂(dba)₃ (0.031 g, 0.034 mmol, 0.1 eq) andXantphos (0.040 g, 0.070 mmol, 0.2 eq) were added, again degassed for 5min. The reaction was stirred at 150° C. for 2-3 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was cooled to r.t., transferred in water and productwas extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, washedwith brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by combi flash using 3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ aseluant to obtain pure 11.6 (0.090 g, 48.16%). MS(ES): m/z 539.5 [M+H]⁺.

General Procedure C (THP-Deprotection):

Synthesis of I-13.

To a solution of 13.6 (0.090 g, 0.167 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL) wasadded trifluoroacetic acid (0.5 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 1 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferredin saturated NaHCO₃ solution and product was extracted with CH₂Cl₂.Organic layers were combined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bytrituration with diethyl ether/n-pentane mixture to obtain pure 1-13(0.050 g, 65.84%). MS(ES): m/z 455.54 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100.00%, HPLCpurity: 98.91%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.51 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H),7.72-7.70 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.62 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.29 (t,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (t, 1H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 3.73-3.68 (s, 3H), 1.88 (s,1H), 0.99-0.97 (m, 2H), 0.91-0.88 (m, 2H).

Example 1: Synthesis ofN-(7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-1

Synthesis of Compound 1.1.

To 5,7-dichloro-3Himidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (3.5 g, 18.62 mmol, 1.0 eq) intetrahydrofuran (35 mL) was added 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran (4.69 g, 55.85mmol, 3.0 eq) followed by addition of p-Toluenesulfonic acid (0.708 g,3.72 mmol, 0.2 eq). Reaction mixture was heated at 70° C. for 16 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography and the product waseluted in 15% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain 1.1 (1.8 g, 35.53%).MS(ES): m/z 273.2 [M]+.

Synthesis of Compound 1.2.

To 1.1 (0.5 g, 1.84 mmol, 1.0 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL) was added2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)aniline (1.1a, 0.338 g, 1.66mmol, 0.9 eq), Cs₂CO₃ (1.8 g, 5.53 mmol, 3.0 eq). The reaction mixturewas degassed for 10 min. under argon atmosphere, then Pd₂(dba)₃ (0.169g, 0.184 mmol, 0.1 eq) and Xantphos (0.214 g, 0.369 mmol, 0.2 eq) wereadded, again degassed for 5 min. The reaction was then heated at 110° C.for 6 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was cooled to r.t.,transferred in water and product was extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layers were combined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. [Three batches were takenwith same quantity]. Combined crude material was purified by combi flashusing 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to get material which was purified byreverse phase HPLC to obtain pure 1.2 (0.7 g, 28.87%). MS(ES): m/z 440.9[M]+.

Synthesis of Compound 1.3.

To 1.2 (0.090 g, 0.204 mmol, 1.0 eq) in DMAc (2 mL) was addedcyclopropanecarboxamide (0.052 g, 0.613 mmol, 3.0 eq), Cs₂CO₃ (0.267 g,0.818 mmol, 4.0 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed for 10 min. underargon atmosphere, then Pd₂(dba)₃ (0.019 g, 0.020 mmol, 0.1 eq) andXantphos (0.024 g, 0.040 mmol, 0.2 eq) were added, again degassed for 5min. The reaction was stirred at 130° C. for 5 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was cooled to r.t., transferred in water and productwas extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, washedwith brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by combi flash using 3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ aseluant to obtain pure 1.3 (0.050 g, 50%). MS(ES): m/z 489.6 [M]+.

Synthesis of I-1.

To a solution of 1.3 (0.050 g, 0.102 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) wasadded HCl, 4M in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferredin saturated NaHCO₃ solution and product was extracted with CH₂Cl₂.Organic layers were combined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycombi flash using 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure I-1 (0.017g, 41%). MS(ES): m/z 405.48 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity:99.42%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.61 (s, 1H), 10.51 (s, 1H), 8.53 (s,1H), 8.34-8.32 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.82 (s,1H), 7.37-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.16-7.09 (m, 1H), 3.94 (s, 3H), 3.71 (s, 3H),2.35-2.34 (m, 1H), 0.84-0.83 (m, 4H).

Example 2: Synthesis ofN5-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-N7-(2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-2

Synthesis of Compound 2.1.

To compound 1.2 (0.100 g, 0.227 mmol, 1.0 eq) in DMAc (2 mL) was added5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-amine (0.034 g, 0.273 mmol, 1.2 eq), Cs₂CO₃(0.297 g, 0.911 mmol, 4.0 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed for 10min. under argon atmosphere, then Pd₂(dba)₃ (0.021 g, 0.022 mmol, 0.1eq) and Xantphos (0.026 g, 0.045 mmol, 0.2 eq) were added, againdegassed for 5 min. The reaction was stirred at 130° C. for 2 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was cooled to r.t., transferred in waterand product was extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers werecombined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuoto obtain crude product. This was purified by combi flash using 3% MeOHin CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 2.1 (0.080 g, 66.45%). MS(ES): m/z530.6 [M]+.

Synthesis of I-2.

To a solution of 2.1 (0.080 g, 0.151 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) wasadded HCl, 4M in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferredin saturated NaHCO₃ solution and product was extracted with CH₂Cl₂.Organic layers were combined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycombi flash using 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 1-2. (0.045g, 66.8%). MS(ES): m/z 446.53 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.41%, HPLC purity:99.31%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 11.12 (s, 1H), 10.27 (s, 1H), 8.68 (s,1H), 8.62 (s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 7.87-7.85 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.54(d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.36 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.08 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 6.23(s, 1H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H).

Example 3: Synthesis ofN5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N7-(2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-3

Synthesis of Compound 3.1.

To compound 1.2 (0.100 g, 0.227 mmol, 1.0 eq) in DMAc (2 mL) was added2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine (0.034 g, 0.273 mmol, 1.2 eq), Cs₂CO₃(0.297 g, 0.911 mmol, 4.0 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed for 10min. under argon atmosphere, then Pd₂(dba)₃ (0.021 g, 0.022 mmol, 0.1eq) and Xantphos (0.026 g, 0.045 mmol, 0.2 eq) were added, againdegassed for 5 min. The reaction was stirred at 130° C. for 2 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was cooled to r.t., transferred in waterand product was extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers werecombined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuoto obtain crude product. This was purified by combi flash using 5% MeOHin CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 3.1 (0.080 g, 66.83%). MS(ES): m/z527.6 [M]+.

Synthesis of I-3.

To a solution of 3.1 (0.080 g, 0.151 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) wasadded HCl, 4M in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferredin saturated NaHCO₃ solution and product was extracted with CH₂Cl₂.Organic layers were combined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycombi flash using 7% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 1-3. (0.050g, 74.38%). MS(ES): m/z 443.5 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity:98.6%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 11.51 (s, 1H), 9.68 (s, 1H), 9.47 (s,1H), 8.64 (s, 1H), 7.80-7.78 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.53 (d, J=7.6 Hz,2H), 7.40-7.32 (m, 2H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 2.50 (s, 6H).

Example 4: Synthesis ofN7-(2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)-N5-(6-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-4

Synthesis of Compound 4.1.

To compound 1.2 (0.100 g, 0.227 mmol, 1.0 eq) in DMAc (2 mL) was added6-methylpyridazin-3-amine (0.030 g, 0.273 mmol, 1.2 eq), Cs₂CO₃ (0.297g, 0.91 mmol, 4.0 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed for 10 min.under argon atmosphere, then Pd₂(dba)₃ (0.021 g, 0.022 mmol, 0.1 eq) andXantphos (0.026 g, 0.045 mmol, 0.2 eq) were added, again degassed for 5min. The reaction was stirred at 130° C. for 2 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was cooled to r.t., transferred in water and productwas extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, washedwith brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by combi flash using 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ aseluant to obtain pure 4.1 (0.070 g, 60%). MS(ES): m/z 513.5 [M]+.

Synthesis of I-4.

To a solution of 4.1 (0.070 g, 0.136 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) wasadded HCl, 4M in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferredin saturated NaHCO₃ solution and product was extracted with CH₂Cl₂.Organic layers were combined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycombi flash using 8% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure I-4. (0.035g, 59.82%). MS(ES): m/z 429.43 [M+H]+, LCMS purity: 95.39%, HPLC purity:95.73%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 11.79 (s, 1H), 9.79 (s, 1H), 9.15 (s,1H), 8.64 (s, 1H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 8.02-7.99 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.82-7.80(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.52 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.38-7.34 (t, 1H), 6.58(s, 1H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.72 (s, 3H)

Example 5:(2-((7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)pyridin-4-yl)MeOH,I-5

Synthesis of Compound 5.1.

To compound 1.2 (0.100 g, 0.227 mmol, 1.0 eq) in DMAc (2 mL) was added(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)MeOH (0.034 g, 0.273 mmol, 1.2 eq), Cs₂CO₃ (0.297g, 0.911 mmol, 4.0 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed for 10 min.under argon atmosphere, then Pd₂(dba)₃ (0.021 g, 0.022 mmol, 0.1 eq) andXantphos (0.026 g, 0.045 mmol, 0.2 eq) were added, again degassed for 5min. The reaction was stirred at 130° C. for 2 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was cooled to r.t., transferred in water and productwas extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, washedwith brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by combi flash using 7% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ aseluant to obtain pure 5.1 (0.075 g, 62.5%). MS(ES): m/z 528.5 [M]+.

Synthesis of I-5.

To a solution of 5.1 (0.075 g, 0.136 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) wasadded HCl, 4M in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferredin sat. NaHCO₃ solution and product was extracted with CH₂C12. Organiclayers were combined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycombi flash using 10% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure I-5.(0.030 g, 47.6%). MS(ES): m/z 444.53[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95%, HPLCpurity: 98.42%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 11.72 (s, 1H), 9.87 (s, 1H),9.03 (s, 1H), 8.64 (s, 1H), 8.31-8.30 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.82 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.53 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.34 (t, 1H), 7.29 (s,1H), 7.16-7.15 (d, J=6 Hz, 1H), 6.33 (s, 1H), 4.63 (s, 2H), 3.96 (s,3H), 3.72 (s, 3H).

Example 6:N7-(2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)-N5-(5-piperidin-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-6

Synthesis of Compound 6.1.

To a solution of 5-bromo-2-nitropyridine (2.0 g, 9.85 mmol, 1.0 eq),piperidine (1.674 g, 19.7 mmol, 2.0 eq) and triethyl amine (1.09 g,10.83 mmol, 1.1 eq) in dimethyl sulfoxide (20 mL) was added. Reactionmixture was stirred at 120° C. for 16 h. Upon completion, reactionmixture was transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane aseluant to obtain pure 6.1 (1.1 g, 53.88%). MS(ES): m/z 208.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 6.2.

To a solution of 6.1 (1.1 g, 5.31 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (10 mL), 10%Pd/C (0.2 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for4 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bedand washed with MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 6.2.(0.7 g, 74.40%). MS(ES): m/z 178.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 6.3.

To compound 1.2 (0.100 g, 0.227 mmol, 1.0 eq) in DMAc (2 mL) was added6.1 (0.048 g, 0.273 mmol, 1.2 eq), Cs₂CO₃ (0.297 g, 0.911 mmol, 4.0 eq).The reaction mixture was degassed for 10 min. under argon atmosphere,then Pd₂(dba)₃ (0.021 g, 0.022 mmol, 0.1 eq) and Xantphos (0.026 g,0.045 mmol, 0.2 eq) were added, again degassed for 5 min. The reactionwas stirred at 130° C. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture wascooled to r.t., transferred in water and product was extracted withethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, washed with brine, driedover Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by combi flash using 6% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure6.3. (0.060 g, 45.5%). MS(ES): m/z 581.7 [M]+.

Synthesis of I-6.

To a solution of 6.3 (0.060 g, 0.103 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) wasadded HCl, 4M in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferredin saturated NaHCO₃ solution and product was extracted with CH₂Cl₂.Organic layers were combined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycombi flash using 8% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure I-6. (0.030g, 58.5%). MS(ES): m/z 497.65 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.2%, HPLC purity:98%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 11.28 (s, 1H), 9.99 (s, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H),8.65 (s, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.08 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.83 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.53 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.34 (t, 1H), 6.33 (s,1H), 4.63 (s, 2H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.30 (bs, 4H), 1.96 (bs,4H), 1.60 (bs, 2H).

Example 7: Synthesis ofN7-(2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)-N5-(5-morpholinopyridin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-7

Synthesis of Compound 7.1.

To compound 1.2 (0.100 g, 0.227 mmol, 1.0 eq) in DMAc (2 mL) was added5-morpholinopyridin-2-amine (0.049 g, 0.273 mmol, 1.2 eq), Cs₂CO₃ (0.297g, 0.91 mmol, 4.0 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed for 10 min.under argon atmosphere, then Pd₂(dba)₃ (0.021 g, 0.022 mmol, 0.1 eq) andXantphos (0.026 g, 0.045 mmol, 0.2 eq) were added, again degassed for 5min. The reaction was stirred at 130° C. for 2 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was cooled to r.t., transferred in water and productwas extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, washedwith brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by combi flash using 6% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ aseluant to obtain pure 7.1 (0.058, 43.79%). MS(ES): m/z 583.7 [M]+.

Synthesis of I-7.

To a solution of 7.1 (0.058 g, 0.099 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) wasadded HCl, 4M in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferredin saturated NaHCO₃ solution and product was extracted with CH₂Cl₂.Organic layers were combined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycombi flash using 8% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 1-7. (0.020g, 40.3%). MS(ES): m/z 499.68 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity:98.3%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.98 (s, 1H), 9.91 (s, 1H), 8.59 (s,1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.09-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.76 (bs, 1H), 7.63-7.56 (m, 2H),7.34 (bs, 1H), 7.04 (s, 1H), 6.13 (s, 1H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 3.76 (bs, 4H),3.73 (s, 3H), 3.11 (bs, 4H).

Example 8: Synthesis ofN7-(2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)-N5-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-8

Synthesis of Compound 8.1.

To compound 1.2 (0.100 g, 0.227 mmol, 1.0 eq) in DMAc (2 mL) was added1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-amine (0.026 g, 0.273 mmol, 1.2 eq), Cs₂CO₃ (0.297g, 0.911 mmol, 4.0 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed for 10 min.under argon atmosphere, then Pd₂(dba)₃ (0.021 g, 0.022 mmol, 0.1 eq) andXantphos (0.026 g, 0.045 mmol, 0.2 eq) were added, again degassed for 5min. The reaction was stirred at 130° C. for 2 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was cooled to r.t., transferred in water and productwas extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, washedwith brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by combi flash using 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ aseluant to obtain pure 8.1 (0.055, 48.3%). MS(ES): m/z 501.5 [M]+.

Synthesis of I-8.

To a solution of 8.1 (0.055 g, 0.109 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) wasadded HCl, 4M in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferredin saturated NaHCO₃ solution and product was extracted with CH₂C12.Organic layers were combined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycombi flash using 8% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 1-8. (0.040g, 87.2%). MS(ES): m/z 417.43 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity:96.37%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.55 (s, 1H), 10.12 (s, 1H), 8.66 (s,1H), 8.55 (s, 1H), 7.84-7.82 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.55-7.53(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.34 (t, 1H), 6.25 (s, 1H), 5.99 (s, 1H), 3.96(s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.72 (s, 3H).

Example 9: Synthesis ofN-(2-cyclopropyl-7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-9

Synthesis of Compound 9.1.

To a mixture of pyridine-2,3-diamine (5.0 g, 46.0 mmol, 1.0 eq) andcyclopropanecarboxylic acid (3.9 g, 46.0 mmol, 1.0 eq), Polyphosphoricacid (50 mL, 10V) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 120° C. for4 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferred into cold waterand the pH of the solution was adjusted to 6-7 by adding 2N sodiumhydroxide and then extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers werecombined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography and compound waseluted in 2.5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 9.1 (2.5 g,34.28%). MS(ES): m/z 160.21 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 9.2.

To a solution of 9.1 (3.0 g, 18.87 mmol, 1.0 eq) in chloroform (42 mL),meta-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (3.58 g, 20.75 mmol, 1.1 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 5 h. Reaction mixture wastransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Aqueous layerwas concentrated, residue was dissolved in chloroform and phosphorousoxychloride (16 mL) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for2 h. Reaction mixture was transferred in crushed ice, neutralized withaqueous ammonia and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers werecombined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 9.2 (1.0g, 82.21%). MS(ES): m/z 194.56 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 9.3.

To compound 9.2 (0.400 g, 2.066 mmol, 1.0 eq) in ethyl acetate (5 mL),meta-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (0.392 g, 2.273 mmol, 1.1 eq) was addedwithin 15 min at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 24hrs. The resulting solid formed was collected by filtration and washedwith ethyl acetate to obtain pure 9.3 (0.250 g, 57.7%). MS(ES): m/z210.94 [M]+.

Synthesis of Compound 9.4.

To compound 9.3 (0.250 g, 1.190 mmol, 1.0 eq) in dimethylformamide (1.5mL), mesyl chloride (0.190 g, 2.273 mmol, 1.4 eq) was added at 50° C.The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hrs. After completionof the reaction, the reaction mixture was cooled to 0° C., and treatedwith 10N sodium hydroxide to adjust pH to 7 and then extracted withethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 1.5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ aseluant to obtain pure 9.4 (0.120 g, 44.12%). MS(ES): m/z 229.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 9.5.

To a solution of 9.4 (0.1 g, 43.8 mmol, 1.0 eq) in dry tetrahydrofuran(2 mL) 3,4-Dihydro-2H-pyran (0.075 g, 87.7 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added,followed by Pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate (0.016 g, 6.5 mmol, 0.1 eq)and stirred. Reaction mixture was heated at 70° C. for 16 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography and the compound waseluted in 15% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 9.5 (0.130 g,51.14%). MS(ES): m/z 313.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 9.6.

Compound 9.6 was synthesized from 9.5 and 1.1a using general procedureA. (Yield: 27.10%). MS(ES): m/z 480.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 9.7.

Compound 9.7 was synthesized from 9.6 and cyclopropanecarboxamide usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 50.85%). MS(ES): m/z 529.84 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-9.

Compound I-9 was synthesized using from 9.7 general procedure C. (Yield:42.47%). MS(ES): m/z 445.63 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.03%, HPLC purity:95.01%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 10.55 (s, 1H), 8.51 (s, 1H), 7.82 (s,1H), 7.69-7.67 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.56 (d, J=4 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.25 (t,1H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 2.22-2.15 (m, 1H), 1.85 (m, 1H),1.20-1.16 (m, 4H), 0.97-0.94 (m, 4H).

Example 10: Synthesis ofN-(2-(hydroxymethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-10

Synthesis of Compound 10.1.

A mixture of compound 4,6-dichloropyridine-2,3-diamine (0.190 g, 1.06mmol, 1.0 eq) and benzyloxyacetic acid (0.354 g, 2.13 mmol, 2.0 eq) washeated at 150° C. for 4 hrs. After completion of the reaction, reactionmixture was dissolved in ethyl acetate and washed with saturated aqueousNaHCO₃. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentratedin vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 6% ethyl acetate in hexane aseluant to obtain pure 10.1 (0.170 g, 51.69%). MS(ES): m/z 309.51 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 10.2.

To a solution of 10.1 (0.1 g, 0.325 mmol, 1.0 eq) in dry tetrahydrofuran(2.5 mL) was added 3,4-Dihydro-2H-pyran (0.109 g, 1.298 mmol, 4.0 eq)followed Pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate (0.008 g, 0.032 mmol, 0.1 eq) andstirred. Reaction mixture was heated at 95° C. for 16 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography and the compound waseluted in 6% ethyl acetate in hexane get pure 10.2 (0.110 g, 86.41%).MS(ES): m/z 393.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 10.3.

Compound was synthesized from 10.2 and 1.1a using general procedure A.(Yield: 35.02%). MS(ES): m/z 561.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 10.4.

Compound 10.4 was synthesized from 10.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 22.26%). MS(ES): m/z 609.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 10.5.

Compound 10.5 was synthesized from 10.4 from using general procedure C.(Yield: 77.36%). MS(ES): m/z 525.56 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-10.

To a solution of 10.5 (0.035 g, 6.7 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture ofcyclohexene (1 mL) and ethanol (5 mL), 10% Pd/C (0.06 g) was added undernitrogen atmosphere. Reaction mixture was refluxed for 18 hrs. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was cooled to r.t., filtered throughcelite-bed and washed with ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuoto obtain crude product. The crude product was triturated with 5% CH₂Cl₂in pentane to obtain pure 1-10 (0.012 g, 41.40%). MS(ES): m/z 435.48[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity: 98.44%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz):8.51 (s, 1H), 7.70-7.69 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 7.63-7.61 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H),7.32-7.30 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 4.86-4.85 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 2H), 4.04 (s, 3H),3.72 (s, 3H), 2.17 (s 1H), 1.01-0.98 (m, 2H), 0.93-0.90 (m, 3H).

Example 13: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-13

Synthesis of Compound 13.1.

To a concentrated H₂SO₄ (265 mL) added 4,6-dichloropyridin-2-amine (50g, 306 mmol, 1.0 eq) portionwise at −5° C. and stirred for 30 minfollowed by addition of nitric acid (16.50 mL) dropwise. Reactionmixture was allowed to stand at 0° C. for 4 days. Upon completion,reaction mixture was slowly transferred into crushed ice. SaturatedNaHCO₃ solution was added to pH 8. Precipitated solid was filtered offto obtain crude compound. This was purified by column chromatography andcompound was eluted in 8% ethyl acetate in hexane to get pure 1.1 (30 g,47%). 1H NMR (CDCl3, 400 MHz): 6.85 (s, 1H), 6.28 (s, 2H).

Synthesis of Compound 13.2.

To a solution of 13.1 (17.5 g, 84.14 mmol, 1.0 eq) in Isopropyl alcohol(525 mL) was added Iron powder (23.6 g, 420 mmol, 5.0 eq) and stirred.To this mixture was added 6N HCl (70 mL) dropwise at 10° C. The reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. After completion of reactionsaturated NaHCO₃ solution was added to pH 8. Reaction mixture wasfiltered through celite. Filtrate was extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layers were combined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain 11.2 (14 g, 93.47%). MS(ES): m/z 178[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 13.3.

A mixture 13.2 (10 g, 56.10 mmol, 1.0 eq) and difluroacetic acid (28 mL)was heated in a sealed tube 90° C. for 8 h. Upon completion, reactionmixture was cooled to r.t., neutralised with saturated NaHCO₃ solutionand product was extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers werecombined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuoto obtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatography andthe compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane get pure 13.3(8.0 g, 59.83%). MS(ES): m/z 238.1 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 13.4.

To a solution of 13.3 (8.0 g, 33.61 mmol, 1.0 eq) in dry tetrahydrofuran(144 mL) was added 3,4-Dihydro-2H-pyran (19.76 g, 235.3 mmol, 7.0 eq)followed Pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate (0.84 g, 3.3 mmol, 0.1 eq) andstirred. Reaction mixture was heated at 70° C. for 16 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography and the compound waseluted in 2% ethyl acetate in hexane get pure 13.4 (8.0 g, 73.89%). 1HNMR (CDCl3, 400 MHz): 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.30-7.01 (m, 1H), 5.98-5.96 (m,1H), 4.28-4.25 (m, 1H), 3.81-3.76 (m, 1H), 2.43-2.37 (m, 1H), 2.11-2.02(m, 2H), 1.82-1.57 (m, 3H).

Synthesis of Compound 13.5.

Compound 13.5 was synthesized from 13.4 and 1.1a using general procedureA. (Yield: 41.90%). MS(ES): m/z 476.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 13.6.

Compound 13.6 was synthesized from 13.5 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 46.78%). MS(ES): m/z 539.51 [M+H]+.

Synthesis of I-13.

Compound I-13 was synthesized from 13.6 using general procedure C.(Yield: 72.42%). MS(ES): m/z 455.54 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.91%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.51 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H),7.72-7.70 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.62 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.29 (t,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (t, 1H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 3.73-3.68 (s, 3H), 1.88 (s,1H), 0.99-0.97 (m, 2H), 0.91-0.88 (m, 2H).

Example 14: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-14

Synthesis of Compound 14.1

Compound 14.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 14.1a using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 21.87%). MS(ES): m/z 491.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 14.2.

Compound 14.2 was synthesized from 14.1 using general procedure B.(Yield: 54.59%). MS(ES): m/z 540.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-14.

Compound I-14 was synthesized from 14.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 59.24%). MS(ES): m/z 456.32 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.13%, HPLCpurity 96.29%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 7.77-7.75 (d, J=8 Hz, 3H), 7.36(t, 1H), 7.01 (t, 1H), 4.48 (s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 1.86 (s, 1H),1.27-1.24 (t, 1H), 0.99-0.88 (m, 4H).

Example 15: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-4-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-15

Synthesis of Compound 15.1.

Compound 15.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and(4-amino-3-methoxyphenyl)(morpholino)methanone using general procedureA. (Yield: 20.98%). MS(ES): m/z 522.98 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 5.2.

Compound 15.2 was synthesized from 15.1 using general procedure B.(Yield: 62.73%). MS(ES): m/z 571.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-15.

Compound I-15 was synthesized from 15.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 78.19%). MS(ES): m/z 487.48 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.63%, HPLCpurity 100.00%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.50 (s, 1H), 10.59 (s, 1H),8.14 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.41 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (t, 1H),7.05-7.03 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 3.60 (S, 8H), 1.97 (S, 1H),0.84 (s, 1H), 0.75 (s, 4H).

Example 16: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(azetidine-1-carbonyl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-16

Synthesis of Compound 16.1.

Compound 16.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 16.1a (prepared from3-methoxy-4-aminobenzoic acid and azetidine) using general procedure A.(Yield: 20.58%). MS(ES): m/z 492.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 16.2.

Compound 16.2 was synthesized from 16.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 67.99%). MS(ES): m/z 541.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-16.

Compound I-16 was synthesized from 16.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 36.44%). MS(ES): m/z 457.25 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.69%, HPLCpurity 98.69%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.047 (s, 1H), 7.66-7.64 (d, J=8Hz 1H), 7.38-7.31 (m, 2H), 6.97 (t, 1H), 4.51-4.48 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H),4.23-4.19 (s, 2H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 2.43-2.35 (q, J=8 Hz, 2H), 1.87 (bs,1H), 0.98-0.98 (m, 4H).

Example 17: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-17

Synthesis of Compound 17.1.

Compound 17.1 was synthesized from 21.1 and 6-aminopicolinonitrile usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 34.23%). MS(ES): m/z 574.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-17.

Compound I-17 was synthesized from 17.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.59%). MS(ES): m/z 490.30 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 99.73%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.51 (s, 1H), 10.06 (s, 1H),8.35 (s, 1H), 8.25-8.23 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.86-7.82 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.68 (s, 2H), 7.44-7.32 (m, 2H), 7.19 (s, 1H), 7.09 (s, 1H), 4.45 (s,3H), 3.70 (S, 3H).

Example 18: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-4-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-18

Synthesis of Compound 18.1.

To compound 4-bromo-2-methoxyaniline (1.0 g, 4.95 mmol, 1.2 eq) andpyrrolidin-2-one (0.351 g, 4.12 mmol, 1.0 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (15 mL),argon was purged for 15 min. Then Cs₂CO₃ (2.7 g, 8.24 mmol, 2.0 eq) wasadded, degassed by argon for 5 min. Then N,N-dimethylethylenediamine(0.363 g, 4.12 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added and again degassed for 5 min.Then copper iodide (0.391 g, 2.06 mmol, 0.5 eq) was added followed byargon purging for another 5 min. Then reaction mixture was stirred at120° C. for 24 hr. After completion of the reaction, the reactionmixture was cooled to r.t. and filtered through celite which was washedwith ethyl acetate. The combined filtrate was concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatography andcompound was eluted in 1.5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluent to obtain the pure18.1 (0.5 g, 48.98%). MS(ES): m/z 207.49 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 18.2.

Compound was synthesized from 18.1 and 13.4 using general procedure A.(Yield: 29.47%). MS(ES): m/z 492.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 18.3.

Compound 18.3 was synthesized from 18.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 65.72%). MS(ES): m/z 541.54 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-18.

Compound I-18 was synthesized from 18.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 72.88%). MS(ES): m/z 457.25 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity 100.00%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.48 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H),7.60-7.60 (d, J=2 Hz 1H), 7.49 (s, 1H), 7.31-7.29 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.18-7.04 (m, 2H), 3.88-3.85 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 2.52 (t,2H), 2.09-2.02 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.97 (m, 1H), 0.73-0.72 (m, 4H).

Example I-19: Synthesis ofN-(7-((3-chloro-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-19

Synthesis of Compound 19.1.

Compound 19.1 was synthesized from 3-chloro-2-methoxyaniline and 13.4using general procedure A. (Yield: 39.24%). MS(ES): m/z 444.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 19.2.

Compound 19.2 was synthesized from 19.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 45.06%). MS(ES): m/z 492.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-19.

Compound I-19 was synthesized from 19.2 using general procedure C.Yield: 60.31%). MS(ES): m/z 408.27 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.89%, HPLCpurity: 99.18%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.46 (s, 1H), 10.57 (s, 1H),8.44 (s, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.35-7.07 (m, 4H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 1.99-1.96(m, 1H), 0.74-0.72 (m, 4H).

Example 20: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((3-fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-20

Synthesis of Compound 20.1.

Compound 20.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 3-fluoro-2-methoxyanilineusing general procedure A. (Yield: 46.96%). MS(ES): m/z 427.85 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 20.2.

Compound 20.2 was synthesized from 20.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 57.71%). MS(ES): m/z 476.54 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-20.

Compound I-20 was synthesized from 20.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 67.50%). MS(ES): m/z 392.23 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity 99.82%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.47 (s, 1H), 10.55 (s, 1H),8.42 (s, 1H), 7.59 (s, 1H), 7.19-7.06 (m, 4H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 1.98-1.97(d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 0.74-0.72 (m, 4H).

Example 21: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-N7-(2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-21

Synthesis of Compound 21.1.

Compound 21.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 14.1a using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 30.80%). MS(ES): m/z 491.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 21.2.

Compound 21.2 was synthesized from 21.1 and 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amineusing general procedure B. (Yield: 50.99%). MS(ES): m/z 577.46 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-21.

Compound I-21 was synthesized from 21.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 13.01%). MS(ES): m/z 494.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.68% HPLCpurity 99.61%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.39 (s, 1H), 9.62 (s, 1H), 8.95(s, 1H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 7.69-7.64 (t, J=8 Hz, 2H), 7.36-7.31 (m, 1H),7.18-7.04 (m, 1H), 4.44 (s, 3H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s,3H).

Example 22: Synthesis ofN5-(5-(azetidin-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-22

Synthesis of Compound 22.1.

To compound 5-bromo-2-nitropyridine (2 g, 9.950 mmol, 1.0 eq) intoluene, azetidine (1.9 g, 14.92 mmol, 1.5 eq) and Cs₂CO₃ (12.97 g,39.80 mmol, 4 eq) were added. Reaction mixture was degassed with argonfor 15 min. Then palladium acetate (0.225 g, 0.99502 mmol, 0.1 eq) and1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (1.92 g, 3.4825 mmol, 0.35 eq) wereadded in the reaction mixture. Reaction mixture was again degassed for 5min. Reaction mixture was heated in microwave at 110° C. for 1 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction, reaction mixture was transferred into coldwater and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined,dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product.This was purified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in2.5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 22.1 (1.5 g, 84.97%).MS(ES): m/z 180.18 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 22.2.

To compound 22.1 (1.5 g, 8.379 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH, 10% Pd/C (0.7 g)was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for 4 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed and washedwith MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 22.2 (1.0 g,80.06%). MS(ES): m/z 150.20 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 22.3.

Compound 22.3 was synthesized from 21.1 and 22.2 using general procedureB. (Yield: 48.79%). MS(ES): m/z 604.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-22.

Compound I-22 was synthesized from 22.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 51.64%). MS(ES): m/z 520.31 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.01% HPLCpurity: 95.84%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.28 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.81 (d,J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.59 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.48 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H)7.43-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 7.09 (t, 1H), 7.10-7.07 (d, J=9.2 Hz,1H), 6.06 (s, 1H), 4.44 (s, 3H), 3.88-3.85 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 4H), 3.69 (s,3H), 2.36-2.31 (m, 2H).

Example 23: Synthesis of1-(6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)azetidin-3-ol,I-23

Synthesis of Compound 23.1.

To a solution of 5-bromo-2-nitropyridine (1.0 g, 4.9 mmol, 1.0 eq) andazetidin-3-ol hydrochloride (0.97 g, 8.8 mmol, 1.8 eq) in DMAc (20 mL),diisopropylethylamine (1.9 g, 14.77 mmol, 3.0 eq) and tetrabutylammonium iodide (2.73 g, 7.38 mmol, 1.5 eq) were added. Reaction mixturewas heated to 120-140° C. for 8 h. After completion of the reaction,reaction mixture was transferred to water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crude material. This waspurified by column chromatography using 60% ethyl acetate in hexane aseluant to obtain pure 23.1 (0.250 g, 26.00%). MS(ES): m/z 196.52 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 23.2.

To a solution of 23.1 (0.250 g, 1.77 mmol, 1.0 eq) in ethanol (30 mL),10% Pd/C (0.100 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reactionmixture for 5 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered throughcelite-bed and washed with ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuoto obtain 23.2 (0.2 g, 94.21%). MS(ES): m/z 166.38 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 23.3.

Compound 23.3 was synthesized from 23.2 and 21.1 using general procedureB. (Yield: 36.98%). MS(ES): m/z 620.49 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-23.

Compound I-23 was synthesized from 23.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 42.98%). MS(ES): m/z 536.31 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 94.38% HPLCpurity: 94.08%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 11.05 (s, 1H), 9.29 (s, 1H),7.84-7.82 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.60 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H) 7.60 (s, 1H),7.44-7.39 (m, 3H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 7.17-7.06 (m, 1H), 6.06 (s, 1H), 4.59(s, 1H), 4.43 (s, 3H), 4.13-3.99 (m, 2H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 3.58-3.42 (m,2H).

Example 24: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)-N7-(2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-24

Synthesis of Compound 24.1.

Compound 24.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 24.1a using generalprocedure A to obtain 24.1 (Yield: 41.57%). MS (ES): m/z 489.92 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 24.2.

Compound 24.2 was synthesized from 5,6-dimethylpyridin-2-amine and 24.1using general procedure B. (Yield: 44.24%). MS (ES): m/z 575.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound I-24. Compound I-24 was synthesized from 24.2using general procedure C. (Yield: 72.02%). MS(ES): m/z 492.31 [M+H]⁺,LCMS purity: 100% HPLC purity 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.38 (s,1H), 9.63 (s, 1H), 8.95 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.75 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H),7.67-7.65 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.45-7.43 (d, J=8 Hz, 3H), 7.21-7.17 (m,2H), 6.72-6.71 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 3.58 (s, 3H), 2.35 (s,3H), 2.29 (s, 3H).

Example 25: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-25

Synthesis of Compound 25.1.

Compound 25.1 was synthesized from 24.1 and 6-aminopicolinonitrile usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 41.06%). MS (ES): m/z 572.59 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-25.

Compound I-25 was synthesized from 25.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 68.40%). MS(ES): m/z 488.25 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.41% HPLCpurity 100.00%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.08 (s, 1H), 8.26-8.19 (m,2H), 7.65-7.63 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.32 (s, 1H),7.26-7.16 (m, 2H), 7.06 (s, 1H), 6.73-6.72 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H) 3.90 (s, 3H),3.58 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 1H).

Example 26: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)phenyl)-N5-(6-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-26

Synthesis of Compound 26.1.

Compound 26.1 was synthesized from 6-methylpyridazin-3-amine and 24.1using general procedure B. (Yield: 55.72%). MS (ES): m/z 562.60 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-26.

Compound I-26 was synthesized from 26.1 using general procedure C(Yield: 51.46%). MS(ES): m/z 478.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.18% HPLCpurity 98.85%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.94 (s, 1H), 8.40-8.38 (d, J=9.2Hz, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.76 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.65 (d, J=6.8H,1H), 7.43-7.41 (d, J=8.8H, 2H), 7.21-7.16 (m, 2H), 6.85 (s, 1H),6.73-6.73 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 3.58 (s, 3H), 2.54 (s, 3H).

Example 27: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)pyrazine-2-carbonitrile,I-27

Synthesis of Compound 27.1.

Compound 27.1 was synthesized from 6-aminopyrazine-2-carbonitrile and24.1 using general procedure B. (Yield: 53.28%). MS (ES): m/z 573.58[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-27.

Compound I-27 was synthesized from 27.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 45.08%). MS(ES): m/z 489.25 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity 98.74% HPLCpurity 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.55 (s, 1H), 10.43 (s, 1H), 9.53(s, 1H), 8.55 (s, 1H), 8.35 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.67 (dd, J=2 Hz, 2H)7.45-7.43 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.21 (t, J=8 Hz, 2H), 6.72-6.72 (d,J=4 Hz, 1H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 3.58 (s, 3H).

Example 28: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-28

Synthesis of Compound 28.1.

Compound 28.1 was synthesized from 2-methoxyaniline and 14.1 usinggeneral procedure A. (Yield: 31.52%). MS (ES): m/z 409.83 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 28.2.

Compound 28.2 was synthesized from 28.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 44.68%). MS (ES): m/z 458.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-28.

Compound I-28 was synthesized from 28.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure C. (Yield: 99.56%). MS(ES): m/z 374.30 [M+H]⁺,LCMS purity 100.00% HPLC purity 99.34%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.51(s, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.37-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.18-6.96 (m,4H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 1.99-1.95 (m, 1H), 0.74 (s, 4H).

Example 29: Synthesis ofN-(7-((3-cyano-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-29

Synthesis of Compound 29.1.

Compound 29.1 was synthesized from 3-amino-2-methoxybenzonitrile and13.4 using general procedure A. (Yield: 20.79%). MS (ES): m/z 434.84[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 29.2.

Compound 29.2 was synthesized from 29.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 83.49%). MS (ES): m/z 483.49 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-29.

Compound I-29 was synthesized from 29.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 60.85%). MS(ES): m/z 399.23 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity 100.00%, HPLCpurity 100.00%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.47 (s, 1H), 10.55 (s, 1H),8.75 (s, 1H), 7.64-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.45 (s, 1H), 7.30-7.26 (t, J=8 Hz,1H), 7.04 (s, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 1.98-1.96 (m, 1H), 0.73 (m, 4H).

Example 30: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)pyrazine-2-carbonitrile,I-30

Synthesis of Compound 30.1.

Compound 30.1 was synthesized from 6-aminopyrazine-2-carbonitrile and21.1 using general procedure B. (Yield: 81.66%). MS (ES): m/z 575.56[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-30.

Compound I-30 was synthesized from 30.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 50.21%). MS(ES): m/z 491.38 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.39%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.53 (s, 1H), 10.41 (s, 1H),9.49 (s, 1H), 8.54 (s, 2H), 7.71-7.65 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.35 (t, J=8 Hz,1H), 7.22 (s, 1H), 6.99 (s, 1H), 4.43 (s, 3H), 3.69 (s, 3H).

Example 31: Synthesis ofN5-(5-(azetidin-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-31

Synthesis of Compound 31.1.

To a solution of 5-bromo-2-nitropyridine (2.0 g, 9.85 mmol, 1.0 eq) indimethyl sulfoxide (20 mL) was added Azetidine (1.13 g, 19.70 mmol, 2.0eq) and triethyl amine (1.09 g, 10.83 mmol, 1.1 eq). Reaction mixturewas stirred at 120° C. for 16 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture wastransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 31.1(1.2 g, 67.98%). MS(ES): m/z 180.18 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 31.2.

To a solution of 31.1 (1.2 g, 6.70 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (10 mL), 10%Pd/C (0.2 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for4 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bedand washed with MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 31.2.(0.7 g, 75.06%). MS(ES): m/z 150.20 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 31.3.

Compound 31.3 was synthesized from 31.2 and 24.1 using general procedureB. (Yield: 51.71%). MS (ES): m/z 602.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-31.

Compound I-31 was synthesized from 31.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.13%). MS(ES): m/z 518.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.44%, HPLCpurity: 99.04%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.17 (s, 1H), 7.96 (s, 2H),7.77-7.76 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (m, 1H), 7.43 (s, 2H), 7.21-7.17 (t,J=3.8 Hz, 2H), 6.89-6.85 (m, 2H), 6.72 (s, 1H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 3.77-3.74(t, J=6.8 Hz, 4H), 3.59 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 2H).

Example 32: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-4-methylpicolinonitrile,I-32

Synthesis of Compound 32.1.

To a solution of 2,6-dichloro-4-methylpyridine (10 g, 18.58 mmol, 1.0eq) in N-methylpyrrolidine (20 ml), di-isopropyl ethyl amine (6.6 ml,36.25 mmol, 2.0 eq) and 2,4-di-methoxybenzyl amine (93.2 ml, 18.58 mmol,1.0 eq) were added. Reaction mixture was heated at 150° C. for 16 h.Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferred in water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to get the crude material. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 15% ethylacetate inhexane as eluant to obtain pure 32.1 (7 g, 38.79%). MS(ES): m/z 293.76[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 32.2.

To compound 32.1 (7 g, 23.89 mmol, 1.0 eq) in dimethylformamide (70 mL),zinc cyanide (5.59 g, 47.78 mmol, 2 eq) was added. Reaction mixture wasdegassed for 30 min. Then tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (4.13g, 3.583 mmol, 0.15 eq) was added to the reaction mixture and furtherdegassed for 5 min. Reaction mixture was stirred at 160° C. for 16 h.After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferredinto cold water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers werecombined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography and compound waseluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 32.2 (3.5g, 51.66%). MS(ES): m/z 284.83 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 32.3.

To a compound of 32.2 (0.4 g, 1.413 mmol, 1.0 eq) and trifluoroaceticacid (0.03 mL, 0.14 mmol, 0.1 eq) was added. Reaction mixture wasstirred at 50° C. for 4 h. After completion of reaction, the pH of thesolution was adjusted to 7 by using NaHCO₃ solution and then extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 10% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain pure 32.3 (0.2 g, 79.79%). MS(ES): m/z 134.15[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 32.4.

Compound 32.4 was synthesized from 32.3 and 21.1 using general procedureB. (Yield: 48.79%). MS(ES): m/z 604.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-32.

Compound I-32 was synthesized from 32.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 41.50%). MS(ES): m/z 504.43 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100% HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.95 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 8.08(s, 1H), 7.69-7.66 (t, J=6 Hz, 2H) 7.39-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.19 (s, 1H), 7.08(s, 1H), 4.45 (s, 3H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H).

Example 33: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-4-methylpicolinonitrile,I-33

Synthesis of Compound 33.1.

Compound 33.1 was synthesized from 24.1 and 32.2 using general procedureB. (Yield: 53.43%). MS(ES): m/z 586.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-33.

Compound I-33 was synthesized from 33.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.39%). MS(ES): m/z 502.43 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100% HPLCpurity: 96.90%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.85 (s, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 8.02(s, 1H), 7.77-7.76 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.58-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.27-7.17 (m,3H), 7.09 (s, 1H), 6.73-6.73 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 3.59 (s,3H), 2.32 (s, 3H).

Example 34: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-34

Synthesis of Compound 34.1.

To a solution of 1-bromo-2-methoxy-3-nitrobenzene 1 (2.0 g, 8.62 mmol,1.0 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL) was added1-methyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(1.79 g, 8.62 mmol, 1. eq) Reaction mixture was degassed with argon for10 min. Then [1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II)dichloride (0.630 g, 0.862 mmol, 0.1 eq) and 2M aqueous potassiumphosphate (5.2 ml) was added into it. Reaction mixture was stirred at120° C. for 2 hours. Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferredinto cold water then extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers werecombined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography and compound waseluted in 3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 34.1 (0.8 g,39.80%). MS(ES): m/z 234.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 34.2.

To compound 34.1 (0.800 g, 3.43 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH, 10% Pd/C (0.150g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for 4 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed and washedwith MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 34.2 (0.800 g,96.82%). MS(ES): m/z 204.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 34.3.

Compound 34.3 was synthesized from 13.4 and 34.2 using general procedureA. (Yield: 55.35%). MS(ES): m/z 489.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 34.4.

Compound 34.4 was synthesized from 34.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 59.52%). MS(ES): m/z 489.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-34.

Compound I-34 was synthesized from 34.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 64.69%). MS(ES): m/z 454.30 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity 99.64% HPLCpurity 99.44%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.60 (s, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.14(s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 7.58 (s, 1H), 7.42-7.41 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H),7.24-7.13 (m, 2H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 3.55 (s, 3H), 3.15 (s, 1H), 1.97-1.94(t, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 0.74 (bs, 4H).

Example 35:N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-4-(pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-35

Synthesis of Compound 35.1.

Compound 35.1 was synthesized from the pictured aminobenzamide and 13.4using general procedure A. (Yield: 28.01%). MS(ES): m/z 506.49 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 35.2.

Compound 35.2 was synthesized from 35.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 66.35%). MS(ES): m/z 555.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of 1-35 Compound I-35 was synthesized from 35.2 using generalprocedure C. (Yield: 81.04%). MS(ES): m/z 471.47 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity:100% HPLC purity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.53 (s, 1H), 10.61 (s,1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.42 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H) 7.26-7.17 (m,2H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 3.49-3.48 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 4H), 2.02-1.99 (m, 1H),1.88-1.83 (m, 4H), 0.78 (s, 4H).

Example 36: Synthesis of(6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)(pyrrolidin-1-yl)methanone,I-36

Synthesis of Compound 36.1.

To 5-bromo-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amine (3.0 g, 12.45 mmol, 1.0eq) in dimethylformamide (1 ml) was added zinc cyanide (1.456 g, 12.45mmol, 1.0 eq). The reaction mixture was then heated in microwave at 150°C. for 15 min. After completion of reaction, water was added to reactionmixture and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined,dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product.This was purified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in20% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain 36.1. (Yield: 68.69%). MS (ES):m/z 188.13 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 36.2.

To compound 36.1 (1.6 g, 8.55 mmol, 1.0 eq) and sodium hydroxide (1.0 g,25.65 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added in water (30 mL) The reaction mixture wasstirred at 100° C. for 16 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate. Aqueous layer was acidified with HCl andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 5% MeOH inCH₂Cl₂ to obtain 36.2. (Yield: 62.41%). MS (ES): m/z 207.12 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 36.3.

To a cooled solution of 36.2 (0.5 g, 2.43 mmol, 1.0 eq) and pyrrolidine(0.19 g, 2.67 mmol, 1.1 eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (5 mL) at 0° C. wasadded((1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxidhexafluoro-phosphate)) (1.846 g, 4.86 mmol, 2.0 eq) followed byN,N-Diisopropylethylamine (0.94 g, 7.29 mmol, 3.0 eq) and the reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 16 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatography andcompound was eluted in 3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to obtain pure 36.3 (0.39 g,62.34%). MS(ES): m/z 260.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 36.4.

Compound was synthesized from 36.3 and 21.1 using general procedure B.(Yield: 33.02%). MS(ES): m/z 714.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-36.

Compound I-36 was synthesized from 36.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 47.23%). MS(ES): m/z 630.38 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity 94.45%, HPLCpurity 94.64%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.13 (s, 1H), 8.38 (s, 1H),8.31-8.29 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.81 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.68 (d,J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.62 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.19 (s, 1H),7.03 (s, 1H), 4.44 (s, 3H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 3.44-3.40 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H),3.10-3.07 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 1.87-1.78 (m, 4H).

Example 37: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)picolinonitrile,I-37

Synthesis of Compound 37.1.

Compound 37.1 was synthesized from 21.1 and 37.1 (prepared from3-bromo-6-aminopicolinonitrile and pyrrolidinone with copper iodide indioxane) using general procedure B. (Yield: 54.82%). MS(ES): m/z 657.66[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-37.

Compound I-37 was synthesized from 37.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 52.13%). MS(ES): m/z 573.22 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.71% HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.16 (s, 1H), 8.37-8.33 (m, 1H),7.89-7.87 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.70-7.68 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.45-7.34 (m,2H), 7.210 (s, 1H), 7.031 (s, 1H,) 4.46 (s, 3H), 3.84-3.81 (t, J=6.8 Hz,2H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 2.091 (s, 4H).

Example 38: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-methylpyrazine-2-carbonitrile,I-38

Synthesis of Compound 38.21.

Compound 38.1 was synthesized from6-amino-3-methylpyrazine-2-carbonitrile and 21.1 using general procedureB. (Yield: 50.04%). MS(ES): m/z 589.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-38.

Compound I-38 was synthesized from 38.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 38.89%). MS(ES): m/z 505.43 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100% HPLCpurity: 94.10%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.55 (s, 1H), 10.26 (s, 1H),9.44 (s, 1H), 8.47 (s, 1H), 7.72-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.42-7.38 (m, 2H), 6.97(s, 1H), 4.47 (s, 3H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H).

Example 39:(S)-6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-(3-methoxypyrrolidin-1-yl)picolinonitrile,I-39

Synthesis of Compound 39.1.

Compound 39.1 was synthesized from 21.1 and 39.1a (itself prepared from3-methoxypyrrolidine and 3-bromo-6-aminopicolinonitrile using generalprocedure B) using general procedure B. (Yield: 39.70%). MS(ES): m/z673.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-39.

Compound I-39 was synthesized from 39.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.83%). MS(ES): m/z 589.49 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.08%, HPLCpurity: 99.07%, Chiral HPLC purity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.5(s, 1H), 9.67 (s, 1H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.70 (m, 2H),7.46-7.38 (m, 3H), 7.25 (s, 1H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 4.48 (s, 3H), 3.75 (s,4H), 3.61-3.49 (m, 3H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 2.10-2.00 (m, 2H).

Example 40: Synthesis of3-(azetidin-1-yl)-6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-40

Synthesis of Compound 40.1.

Compound 40.1 was synthesized from 21.1 and 40.2 (prepared from3-bromo-6-aminopicolinonitrile and azetidine using general procedure B)using general procedure B. (Yield: 62.47%). MS(ES): m/z 629.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-40.

Compound I-40 was synthesized from 40.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 68.82%). MS(ES): m/z 545.55 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.57% HPLCpurity: 99.07%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.78 (s, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 7.88(s, 1H), 7.74-7.69 (m, 2H), 7.44-7.36 (m, 1H), 7.23 (s, 1H), 7.16-7.06(m, 2H), 4.45 (s, 3H), 4.08 (s, 4H) 3.72 (s, 3H) 2.35 (s, 2H).

Example 41: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((3-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-41

Synthesis of Compound 41.1.

Compound 41.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 541.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 39.37%). MS(ES): m/z 504.94 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 41.2.

Compound 41.2 was synthesized from 41.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 59.28%). MS(ES): m/z 553.59 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-41.

Compound I-41 was synthesized from 41.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 45.37%). MS(ES): m/z 469.42 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 95.30%, HPLCpurity: 97.70%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.42 (s, 1H), 10.55 (s, 1H),8.67 (s, 1H), 7.56-7.55 (d, J=7.5 Hz 2H), 7.39-7.20 (m, 3H) 3.66 (s, 3H)3.39 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 2.02-1.99 (t, J=6 Hz 1H), 0.74-0.74 (s, 4H).

Example 42: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-isopropylpicolinonitrile,I-42

Synthesis of Compound 42.1.

To a solution of 6-amino-3-bromopicolinonitrile (0.250 g, 1.26 mmol, 1.0eq) and 4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.53g, 3.172 mmol, 2.5 eq) in a mixture of 1,4-dioxane (6 mL) and water (1mL), potassium phosphate (0.940 g, 4.44 mmol, 3.5 eq), palladium acetate(0.029 g, 0.126 mmol, 0.1 eq) and triphenylphosphine (0.067 g, 0.253mmol, 0.2 eq) were added. The reaction mixture was degassed for 15 minand then heated at 100° C. for 2 h. After completion of the reaction,water was added to the reaction mixture and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material. Thiswas purified by column chromatography using 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluentto obtain pure 42.1 (0.110 g, 54.73%). MS(ES): m/z 160.24 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 42.2.

To a solution of 42.1 (0.100 g, 6.2 mmol, 1.0 eq) in ethanol (5 mL), 10%Pd/C (0.040 g) was added under nitrogen atmosphere. Hydrogen gas waspurged through reaction mixture for 16 hrs. Upon completion, reactionmixture filtered through celite-bed and washed with ethanol. Filtratewas concentrated in vacuo to obtain 42.2 (0.075 g, 74.06%). MS(ES): m/z162.37 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 42.3.

Compound 42.3 was synthesized from 6-amino-3-isopropylpicolinonitrileand 21.1 using general procedure B. (Yield: 41.64%). MS(ES): m/z 616.58[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-42.

Compound I-42 was synthesized from 42.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 73.93%). MS(ES): m/z 532.49 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.16%, HPLCpurity: 96.88%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.51 (s, 1H), 9.97 (s, 1H),8.32 (s, 1H), 8.20-8.18 (d, J=8.8 Hz 1H) 7.89-7.87 (d, J=9.2 Hz 1H)7.74-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.22 (s, 1H), 7.15 (s, 1H), 4.47(s, 3H) 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.18-3.15 (t, J=6.8 Hz 1H), 1.27-1.25 (d, J=6.8 Hz6H).

Example 43: Synthesis ofN-(2-((2-(difluoromethyl)-5-((6-methylpyridazin-3-yl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-43

Synthesis of Compound 43.1.

Compound 43.1 was synthesized from 13.4 andN-(2-aminophenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide using general procedure A.(Yield: 24.73%). MS(ES): m/z 486.79 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 43.2.

Compound 43.2 was synthesized from 6-methylpyridazin-3-amine and 43.1using general procedure B. (Yield: 39.15%). MS(ES): m/z 559.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-43.

Compound I-43 was synthesized from 43.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 78.45%). MS(ES): m/z 475.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.00%, HPLCpurity: 96.41%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.52 (s, 1H), 10.04 (s, 1H),8.35-8.33 (d, J=8.8 Hz 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 7.71-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.49-7.46(m, 2H), 7.35-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 3.20 (s, 3H),2.52 (s, 3H).

Example 44:N-(2-((5-((6-cyanopyridin-2-yl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-44

Synthesis of Compound 44.1.

Compound 44.1 was synthesized from 6-aminopicolinonitrile and 43.1 usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 34.12%). MS(ES): m/z 569.60 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-44.

Compound I-44 was synthesized from 44.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 73.35%). MS(ES): m/z: 485.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.02%, HPLCpurity: 95.29%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.12 (s, 1H), 8.13 (s, 2H),7.89-7.85 (t, J=7.6 Hz 1H), 7.78-7.76 (d, J=7.6 Hz 1H), 7.69-7.68 (d,J=7.2 Hz 1H), 7.56-7.52 (t, J=7.2 Hz 1H), 7.48-7.447 (m, 2H), 7.29 (m,2H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.11 (s, 3H).

Example 45: Synthesis ofN-(2-((2-(difluoromethyl)-5-((2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-45

Synthesis of Compound 45.1.

Compound 45.1 was synthesized from 2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine and43.1 using general procedure B. (Yield: 38.18%). MS(ES): m/z 573.46[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-45.

Compound was synthesized from 45.1 using general procedure C. (Yield:78.18%). MS(ES): m/z: 489.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.40%, HPLC purity:95.64%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.55 (s, 1H), 9.95 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s,1H), 7.75-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.55-7.47 (m, 3H), 7.30-7.24 (m, 2H), 3.21 (s,3H), 3.10 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H).

Example 46: Synthesis of3-((3-chloropropyl)amino)-6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-46

Synthesis of I-46.

Compound I-46 was synthesized from 40.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 48.61%). MS(ES): m/z: 582.39 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.78%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.51 (s, 1H), 9.97 (s, 1H),8.32 (s, 1H), 8.20-8.18 (d, J=8.8 Hz 1H) 7.89-7.87 (d, J=9.2 Hz 1H)7.74-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.22 (s, 1H), 7.15 (s, 1H), 4.475(s, 3H), 3.730 (s, 3H), 3.714 (s, 2H) 3.334 (s, 2H), 2.016-1.983 (t,J=6.4 Hz 2H).

Example 47: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-morpholinopyrazine-2-carbonitrile,I-47

Synthesis of Compound 47.1.

To a mixture of 6-amino-3-bromopyrazine-2-carbonitrile (0.5 g, 2.51mmol, 1.0 eq) and morpholine (0.262 g, 3.01 mmol, 1.2 eq) was heated at180° C. under microwave irradiation for 30 min. Upon completion,reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. Thiswas purified by column chromatography using 20% ethyl acetate in hexaneto obtain pure 47.1 (0.2 g, Yield: 38.79%). MS(ES): m/z 206.22 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 47.2.

Compound 47.2 was synthesized from 21.1 and 47.1 using general procedureB. (Yield: 44.65%). MS(ES): m/z 660.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-47.

Compound I-47 was synthesized from 47.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 87.33%). MS(ES): m/z: 576.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 99.22%, HPLCpurity: 99.47%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.45 (s, 1H), 9.97 (s, 1H),9.29 (s, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 7.71-7.65 (m, 2H), 7.41-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.20(t, 1H), 6.78 (s, 1H), 4.47 (s, 3H), 3.77 (s, 4H), 3.46 (s, 3H), 2.48(s, 4H).

Example 48: Synthesis of(R)-6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-(3-methoxypyrrolidin-1-yl)pyrazine-2-carbonitrile,I-48

Synthesis of Compound 48.2.

To a mixture of 48.1 (0.5 g, 2.5 mmol, 1.0 eq) in N-methylpyrrolidine (2mL) and (R)-3-methoxypyrrolidine hydrgochloride (0.41 g, 3.0 mmol, 1.2eq) was added di-isopropyl ethyl amine (0.8 mL, 6.25 mmol, 2.5 eq) at 0°C. Reaction mixture was stirred at 180° C. 2 h in microwave. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred into cold water, extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 30% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain pure 48.2 (0.140 g, 25.42%). MS(ES): m/z220.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 48.3.

Compound 48.3 was synthesized as per experimental protocol 1-14.

Synthesis of Compound 48.4.

Compound 48.4 was synthesized from 48.2 and 48.3 using generalprocedure. B (Yield: 50.28%). MS(ES): m/z 674.69 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-48.

Compound I-48 was synthesized from 48.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 57.96%). MS(ES): m/z: 590.44 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.11%, HPLCpurity: 99.08%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.22 (s, 1H), 9.70 (s, 1H),9.19 (s, 1H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 7.69-7.67 (d, J=7.6 Hz 2H), 7.41-7.37 (t,J=15.6 Hz 1H), 7.19 (t, 1H), 6.7 (bs, 1H), 4.47 (s, 3H), 4.10 (bs, 1H),3.72 (m, 6H), 3.33 (s, 3H) 3.28 (s, 3H).

Example 49: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)picolinonitrile,I-49

Synthesis of Compound 49.1.

To a solution of 6-amino-3-bromopicolinonitrile (2.0 g, 1.0 mmol, 1.0eq) in methanol (40 mL), triethylamine (7.3 mL) was added at 0° C.Carbon dioxide was purged in the reaction mixture for 30 min followed bythe addition of 1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphine)ferrocene dichloro palladium(II) (0.82 g, 0.010 mmol, 0.1 eq). Reaction mixture was stirred at 130°C. for 24 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wasconcentrated to obtain 49.1. (1.3 g, 72.65%). MS(ES): m/z 178.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 49.2.

To a solution of compound 49.1 (1.3 g, 7.3 mmol, 1.0 eq) intetrahydrofuran (52 mL), methyl magnesium chloride (7.3 mL) was added at0° C. within 15 min. Reaction mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 30 min. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture gasquenched by water and extracted with 20% methanol in dichloromethane.Organic layer was combined, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to get the crudematerial. This was further purified by column chromatography using 6%methanol in dichloromethane as eluant to obtain pure 49.2 (1.3 g,34.61%). MS(ES): m/z 178.42 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 49.3.

To a solution of sodium hydride in tetrahydrofuran at 0° C., compound49.2 was added. Reaction mixture was stirred for 5 min at 0° C. Dimethylsulfide was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 1 h. After completion of the reaction, reaction mixturewas quenched by water and extracted with 10% methanol indichloromethane. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to get thecrude material. This was further purified by trituration in ether andpentane to obtain pure 49.3 (0.3 g, 92.67%). MS(ES): m/z 192.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 49.4.

Compound was synthesized using from 49.3 and 21.4 general procedure B.(Yield: 45.62%). MS(ES): m/z 646.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-49.

Compound I-49 was synthesized from 49.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 63.99%). MS(ES): m/z: 562.40 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 98.80%, HPLCpurity: 98.44%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.05 (s, 1H), 8.49 (s, 1H),7.83-7.76 (m, 3H), 7.68-7.65 (t, J=13.2 Hz, 2H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.39-7.34(m, 2H), 4.46 (s, 3H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 2.86 (s, 3H), 1.17 (s, 6H).

Example 50: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(3-methoxyazetidin-1-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-50

Synthesis of Compound 50.1.

Compound 50.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 50.1 using generalprocedure. A (Yield: 36.65%). MS(ES): m/z 572.04 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 50.2.

Compound 50.2 was synthesized from 50.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure. B (Yield: 65.34%). MS(ES): m/z 620.60 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-50.

Compound I-50 was synthesized from using general procedure C. (Yield:58.11%). MS(ES): m/z: 536.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 98.59%, HPLC purity:96.72%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 7.42-7.39 (d, J=8.4 Hz 1H), 7.04 (t,1H), 6.81 (s, 1H), 6.69 (s, 1H), 6.65-6.62 (m, 1H), 4.43-4.41 (t, J=4.4Hz 1H), 4.22-4.18 (d, J=7.6 Hz 2H), 3.79-3.75 (m, 2H), 3.39 (s, 3H),3.25 (s, 3H), 3.02 (s, 3H), 1.81 (s, 1H), 1.03-0.91 (m, 4H).

Example 51: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(3-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-51

Synthesis of Compound 51.1.

Compound 51.1 was synthesized from2-methoxy-3-(3-methyl)-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylaniline and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 15.63%). MS(ES): m/z 490.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 51.2.

Compound 51.2 was synthesized from 51.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamdieusing general procedure B. (Yield: 90.97%). MS(ES): m/z 539.56 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-51.

Compound I-51 was synthesized from 51.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 65.84%). MS(ES): m/z: 455.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.15%, HPLCpurity: 97.35%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.86 (s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 2H),7.67-7.65 (d, J=7.2 Hz 1H), 7.49-7.47 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (s, J=8.4Hz 1H), 7.39-7.35 (t, J=8.4 Hz 1H), 7.00 (m, 2H), 3.59 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s,3H), 1.65-1.58 (m, 1H), 0.97-0.79 (m, 4H).

Example 53: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((3-(2,5-dimethyl-2H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-53

Synthesis of Compound 53.1.

To a solution of 2-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzaldehyde (1 g, 5.9 mmol, 1.0 eq)in dimethylformamide (15 mL) at r.t., Cs₂CO₃ (5.8 g, 17.95 mmol, 3.0 eq)was added. After 5 min, methyl iodide (0.45 mL, 7.18 mmol, 1.2 eq) wasadded. Reaction mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 1 h. After completionof the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and evaporated under vacuum to get the crude material.This was purified by column chromatography using 15% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain pure 53.1 (0.5 g, 46.13%). MS(ES): m/z 182.43[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 53.2.

To compound 53.1 (0.5 g, 2.7 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetic acid (10 mL),ammonium acetate (0.12 g, 1.6 mmol, 0.5 eq) and nitroethane (0.24 g,3.31 mmol, 1.2 eq) were added at r.t. Reaction mixture was stirred at110° C. for 15 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixturewas transferred to water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and evaporated undervacuum to get the crude material. This was purified by columnchromatography using 17% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtainpure 53.2 (0.25 g, 38.02%). MS(ES): m/z 239.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 53.3.

To compound 53.2 (0.15 g, 0.42 mmol, 1.0 eq) in dimethylformamide (5 mL)at 0° C., sodium azide (0.06 g, 0.21 mmol, 1.5 eq) andp-toluenesulphonic acid (0.06 g, 0.63 mmol, 0.5 eq) were added. Reactionmixture was stirred at 60° C. for 1 h. After completion of the reaction,the reaction mixture was transferred to water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andevaporated under vacuum to get the crude material. This was purified bycolumn chromatography using 1% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure53.3 (0.25 g, 38.02%). MS(ES): m/z 239.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 53.4a.

To compound 53.3 (0.1 g, 0.42 mmol, 1.0 eq) in dimethylformamide (5 mL),potassium carbonate (0.101 g, 0.80 mmol, 2 eq) was added at 0° C. Thenmethyl iodide (0.3 g, 0.55 mmol, 1.3 eq) was added. Reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 2 h. After completion of the reaction, the reactionmixture was transferred to cold water and extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and evaporatedunder vacuum to get the crude material. This was purified by columnchromatography using 1% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 53.4a(0.010 g, 38.02%). MS(ES): m/z 239.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 53.5.

To compound 53.4a (0.15 g, 0.6 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (10 mL), 10%palladium on carbon (0.05 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through thereaction mixture for 2 h. After completion of the reaction, the reactionmixture was filtered through celite bed and washed with MeOH. Filtratewas concentrated in vacuo to obtain 1.5 (0.1 g, 75.82%). MS(ES): m/z219.63 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 53.6.

Compound 53.6 was synthesized from 53.5 and 13.4 using general procedureA. (Yield: 21.66%). MS(ES): m/z 504.94 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 53.7.

Compound 53.7 was synthesized from 53.6 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 45.60%). MS(ES): m/z 554.59 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-53.

Compound I-53 was synthesized using general procedure C. (Yield:58.98%). MS(ES): m/z: 469.37 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.97%, HPLC purity:95.08%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 8.86 (s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 2H), 7.67-7.65(d, J=7.2 Hz 1H), 7.49-7.47 (d, J=8.2 Hz 1H), 6.81 (s, J=8.4 Hz 1H),7.39-7.35 (t, J=8.4 Hz 1H), 7.21 (t, 1H), 3.991 (s, 3H), 2.334 (s, 3H),3.59 (s, 3H), 1.65-1.58 (m, 1H), 0.97-0.79 (m, 4H).

Example 54: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((3-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-54

Synthesis of Compound 54.1.

To a solution of 1-bromo-2-methoxy-3-nitrobenzene (0.482 g, 1.68 mmol,1.0 eq) in acetic acid (6 mL), iron powder (0.275 g, 5 mmol, 3.0 eq) wasadded in a single portion. Reaction mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 2h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred to water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to obtain 54.1 (0.35 g, 83.39%). MS (ES): m/z 204.18 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 54.2.

To compound 54.1 (6.35 g, 31.7 mmol, 1.0 eq) in 6N HCl (120 mL) at 0°C., sodium nitrite (2.4 g, 34.9 mmol, 1.1 eq) in water was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. Then tin chloride(21.45 g, 95 mmol, 3.0 eq) in conc. HCl (31.75 mL) was added to thereaction mixture and stirred at 0° C. for further 2 h. After completionof the reaction, solid obtained in the reaction mixture was filtered,washed with conc. HCl and dried to obtain 54.2 (6.5 g, 95.28%). MS (ES):m/z 252.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 54.3.

To compound 54.2 (1.5 g, 5.8 mmol, 1.0 eq) in pyridine (15 mL),N-acetylacetamide (0.589 g, 5.8 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was heated in microwave at 200° C. for 5 min. After completionof the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred in water andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crude material.This was purified by column chromatography using 15% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain pure 54.3 (1.2 g, 61.55%). MS (ES): m/z283.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 54.4.

To compound 54.3 (0.44 g, 1.56 mmol, 1.0 eq) and benzophenone imine(0.37 g, 2.08 mmol, 1.33 eq) in toluene (5 mL), sodium tert-butoxide(0.22 g, 2.34 mmol, 1.5 eq),(2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl) (0.14 g, 0.23 mmol, 0.15eq) and Pd₂(dba)₃ (0.1 g, 0.10 mmol, 0.07 eq) were added. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred inwater and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined,dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crudematerial. This was purified by column chromatography using 15% ethylacetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 54.4 (1.2 g, 83.3%). MS (ES):m/z 383.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 54.5.

To compound 54.4 (0.5 g, 1.44 mmol, 1.0 eq) in tetrahydrofuran (5 mL) at0° C., 1N HCl (0.5 mL) was added dropwise within 5 min. Reaction mixturewas stirred at r.t. for 30 min. After completion of the reaction, thereaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The aqueous layer wasthen neutralized with NaHCO₃ and then again extracted with ethylacetate. These Organic layers were combined, fried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated in vacuo to obtain 1.5 (0.250 g, 87.62%). MS (ES): m/z219.54 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 54.6.

Compound 54.6 was synthesized from 54.5 and 13.4 using general procedureA. (Yield: 22.64%). MS(ES): m/z 420.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 54.7.

Compound 54.7 was synthesized from 54.6 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 59.69%). MS(ES): m/z 553.46 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-54.

Compound I-54 was synthesized from 54.7 using general procedure C.(Yield: 65.53%). MS(ES): m/z: 469.45 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 94.97%, HPLCpurity 95.06%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.49 (s, 1H), 10.60 (s, 1H),8.76 (s, 1H), 7.60-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.24 (m, 3H), 3.43 (s, 3H), 2.32(s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.05 (s, 1H), 0.80-0.78 (t, J=3.2 Hz, 4H).

Example 55: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(5-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-55

Synthesis of Compound 55.1.

To a solution of bromo-2-methoxy-3-nitrobenzene 1 (10 g, 43.1 mmol, 1.0eq) in acetic acid (100 mL), iron powder (12.03 g, 215.5 mmol, 5.0 eq)was added portion wise. Reaction mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 4 h.After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was filtered,concentrated in vacuo to obtain residue which was transferred into waterand extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 55.1 (8g, 91.87%). MS(ES): m/z 203.49 [M+H]⁺.(E)-N-((dimethylamino)methylene)acetamide

Synthesis of Compound 55.2.

To a suspension of compound 55.1 (8 g, 39.6 mmol, 1.0 eq) in water (80mL) at 0° C., sodium nitrite (3.27 g, 47.5 mmol, 1.2 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min followed by addition oftin chloride (14.96 g, 79.6 mmol, 2.0 eq) at 0° C. and stirred for 3 h.After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 55.2 (7 g, 81.45%). MS(ES):m/z 218.34 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound 55.3

To compound 55.2 (5 g, 23.04 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetic acid (50 mL),(E)-N-((dimethylamino)methylene)acetamide (2.62 g, 23.04 mmol, 1.0 eq)was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 30 min. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred towater and neutralised using saturated NaHCO₃ solution and extracted withethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 55.3 (1.9 g, 30.76%).MS(ES): m/z 269.17 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 55.4.

To compound 55.3 (1.9 g, 7.08 mmol, 1.0 eq) in toluene (20 mL),benzophenone imine (1.53 g, 8.50 mmol, 1.2 eq) and sodium-tert-butoxide(1.35 g, 14.16 mmol, 2.0 eq) were added. Reaction mixture was degassedwith argon for 15 min. Pd₂(dba)₃ (1.2 g, 1.41 mmol, 0.2 eq) and2,2′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl (2.2 g, 3.54 mmol, 0.5 eq)were added and again degassed for 5 min. Reaction mixture was stirred at110° C. for 2 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixturewas transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedin vacuo to obtain 55.4 (0.8 g, 30.64%). MS(ES): m/z 369.27 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 55.5.

To compound 55.4 (0.8 g, 2.17 mmol, 1.0 eq) in tetrahydrofuran (10 mL)at 0° C., 1N HCl (5 mL, 10.08 mmol, 5.0 eq) was added dropwise. Reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 3 h. After completion of the reactionthe reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to obtain residue whichwas transferred into water and neutralised using saturated NaHCO₃solution, extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 55.5(0.35 g, 78.93%). MS(ES): m/z 205.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 55.6.

Compound 55.6 was synthesized from 13.4 and 55.5 using general procedureA. (Yield: 46.46%). MS(ES): m/z 406.52 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 55.7.

Compound 55.7 was synthesized from 55.6 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 60.28%). MS(ES): m/z 539.87 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-55.

Compound I-55 was synthesized from 55.7 using general procedure C.(Yield: 69.13%). MS(ES): m/z: 455.30 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.54 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.05(s, 1H), 7.55-7.52 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 7.34-7.27 (m, 3H), 7.18 (t, 1H),3.31 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 1.98-1.90 (m, 1H), 0.73 (bs, 4H).

Example 56: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-N5-(5-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)-6-methylpyrazin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamines,I-56

Synthesis of Compound 74.5.

Compound 74.5 was synthesized from 69.3 and 21.4 using general procedureB. (Yield: 43.65%). MS(ES): m/z 636.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-74.

Compound I-74 was synthesized from 74.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 70.92%). MS(ES): m/z: 552.55 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity 94.96%, HPLCpurity 94.40%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHZ): 9.62 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H),7.94 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.72 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.62 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H),7.37-7.32 (m, 2H), 4.47 (s, 3H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 3.34 (s, 3H), 2.96 (s,3H), 2.96-1.49 (d, 6H).

Example 58: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-chloro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-58

Synthesis of Compound 58.1.

To a solution of 4-chloro-2-(methylthio)aniline (1 g, 5.78 mmol, 1 eq)in acetic acid (1.2 mL) was added 30% hydrogen peroxide (3.93 g, 0.115mmol, 20.0 eq) and sodium tungstate dihydrate (1.70 g, 5.78 mmol, 1 eq).Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reactionmixture was transferred in ice-water and precipitated product wasfiltered, washed with 50% ethyl acetate in hexane and dried well toobtain 58.1. (0.500 g, Yield: 42.22%). MS(ES): m/z 206.55 [M+H]⁺

Synthesis of Compound 58.2.

Compound 58.2 was synthesized from 13.4 and 58.1 using general procedureA. (Yield: 36.28%). MS(ES): m/z 492.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 58.3.

Compound 58.3 was synthesized from 58.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 33.36%). MS(ES): m/z 540.98 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-58.

Compound I-58 was synthesized from 58.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 53.84%). MS(ES): m/z: 456.27 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.96%, HPLCpurity: 97.97%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.70 (s, 1H), 10.78 (s, 1H),8.77 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.89-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.25 (s,1H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 1.98 (s, 1H) 0.79 (s, 4H).

Example 59: Synthesis ofN-(2-((2-(difluoromethyl)-5-((5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-59

Synthesis of Compound 59.1.

Compound 59.1 was synthesized from 13.4 andN-(2-aminophenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide using general procedure A.(Yield: 26.37%). MS(ES): m/z 486.52 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 59.2.

Compound 59.2 was synthesized from 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine and 59.1using general procedure B. (Yield: 34.47%). MS(ES): m/z 573.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-59.

Compound I-59 was synthesized from 59-2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 27.37%). MS(ES): m/z: 489.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.20%, HPLCpurity: 97.79%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.46 (s, 1H), 9.71 (s, 1H),8.98 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.50-7.46 (t, J=8 Hz 1H),7.37 (s, 1H), 7.29-7.25 (m, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 3.11 (s, 3H) 2.39-2.39(d, J=6.4 Hz 6H).

Example 60: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((6-cyano-5-methylpyridin-2-yl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamides,I-60

Synthesis of Compound 60.1.

Compound 60.1 was synthesized from 6-amino-3-methylpicolinonitrile and59.1 using general procedure B. (Yield: 33.36%). MS(ES): m/z 583.24[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-60.

Compound I-60 was synthesized form 60.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 81.81%). MS(ES): m/z: 499.38 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.00%, HPLCpurity: 97.57%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.52 (s, 1H), 9.99 (s, 1H),8.10 (m, 2H), 7.79-7.75 (m, 2H), 7.69-7.67 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.52 (m, 1H),7.36 (s, 1H), 7.28-7.23 (m, 2H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.11 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s,3H).

Example 61: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-61

Synthesis of Compound 61.1.

Compound 61.1 was synthesized from 171.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 42.79%). MS(ES): m/z 589.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-61.

Compound I-61 was synthesized from 61.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 91.75%). MS(ES): m/z: 502.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 98.50%, HPLCpurity 97.87%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.36-8.35 (d, J=1.6Hz, 1H), 8.16-8.13 (d, J=8 Hz 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.78 (s,1H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.27 (t, 1H), 6.83-6.83 (s, 1H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 3.26(s, 3H), 1.96 (s, 1H) 0.84 (S, 4H).

Example 62: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-62

Synthesis of Compound 62.1.

To compound 62.1a (0.280 g, 0.866 mmol, 1.0 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (5.6 mL)was added 4-iodo-1-methyl-1H-imidazole (0.151 g, 0.693 mmol, 0.8 eq),Cs₂CO₃ (0.566 g, 1.73 mmol, 2.0 eq). The reaction mixture was degassedfor 10 min. under argon atmosphere, then Pd₂(dba)₃ (0.079 g, 0.173 mmol,0.1 eq) and Xantphos (0.100 g, 0.173 mmol, 0.2 eq) were added, againdegassed for 5 min. The reaction was stirred at 110° C. for 2 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was cooled to r.t., transferred in waterand product was extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers werecombined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuoto obtain crude product. This was purified by combi flash using 2% MeOHin CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 62.1 (0.110 g, 47.50%). MS(ES): m/z220.48 [M]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 62.2.

Compound 62.2 was synthesized from 62.1 and 13.4 using general procedureA. (Yield: 30.16%). MS(ES): m/z 505.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 62.3.

To compound 62.2 (0.130 g, 0.257 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL),m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (0.088 g, 0.514 mmol, 2.0 eq) was addeddropwise at 10° C. Then the reaction mixture was taken to r.t. andstirred for 30 min. After completion of the reaction, the reactionmixture was dumped was quenched by NaHCO₃ and then extracted with ethylacetate. The combined filtrate was combined and concentrated in vacuo toget the crude product. This was purified by column chromatography andcompound was eluted in 27% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluent to get thepure 62.3 (0.1 g, 72.34%). MS(ES): m/z 537.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 62.4.

Compound 62.4 was synthesized from 62.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 35.76%). MS(ES): m/z 586.21 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-62.

Compound I-62 was synthesized from 62.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 74.85%). MS(ES): m/z: 502.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 98.75%, HPLCpurity 96.64%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.66 (s, 1H), 10.72 (s, 1H),8.69 (s, 1H), 8.31-8.3 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 8.08-8.03 (m, 2H), 7.78-7.74 (t,J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 1.99 (s, 1H),0.78 (s, 4H).

Example 63: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(3-methyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-63

Synthesis of Compound 63.1.

To a solution of 2,4-difluoro-1-nitrobenzene (5.0 g, 31.43 mmol, 1.0 eq)in a mixture of pyridine (5 mL) and MeOH (10 mL) was added sodiumthiomethoxide (2.2 g, 31.43 mmol, 1.0 eq) at 0° C. and stirred thereaction mixture for 15 min. Upon completion, reaction mixture wastransferred into aqueous solution of HCl and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layer was concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography using 10% ethylacetate in hexane to obtain pure 63.1 (4.0 g, Yield: 67.99%). MS(ES):m/z 188.19 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 63.2.

To a solution of 63.1 (4.0 g, 21.37 mmol, 1.0 eq) inN,N-dimethylformamide (40 mL) was added potassium carbonate (5.9 g,42.74 mmol, 2.0 eq) followed by 3-methyl-1H-pyrazole (2.1 g, 25.64 mmol,1.2 eq). The reaction mixture was stirred at 140° C. for 4 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred into ice cold water andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer was concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatography using30% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 63.2 (2.0 g, Yield: 37.54%).MS(ES): m/z 250.29 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 63.3.

To a solution of 63.2 (2.0 g, 8.02 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (20 mL), 10%Pd/C (1 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for2-3 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bedand washed with ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain63.3 (1.5 g, 85.25%). MS(ES): m/z 220.31 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 63.4.

Compound 63.4 was synthesized from 63.3 and 13.4 using general procedureA. (Yield: 34.74%). MS(ES): m/z: 505.98 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 63.5.

To a solution of 63.4 (0.08 g, 0.158 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) wasadded meta-chloro perbenzoic acid (0.054 g, 0.316 mmol, 2.0 eq) at 0° C.and stirred the reaction mixture at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred into aqueous solution of NaHCO₃ andextracted with CH₂Cl₂. Organic layer was concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography using 20%ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 63.5 (0.07 g, Yield: 82.29%).MS(ES): m/z 537.98 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 63.6.

Compound 63.6 was synthesized from 63.5 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure A. (Yield: 39.30%). MS(ES): m/z: 586.63 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-63.

Compound I-63 was synthesized from 63.6 using general procedure C.(Yield: 38.92%). MS(ES): m/z: 502.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 96.02%, HPLCpurity 93.38%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.68 (s, 1H), 10.76 (s, 1H),8.75 (s, 1H), 8.53 (s, 1H), 8.34 (s, 1H), 8.21-8.20 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H),8.04 (s, 1H), 7.87-7.85 (m, 1H), 6.41 (s, 1H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s,3H), 1.26 (s, 1H), 0.80 (s, 4H).

Example 64: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-64

Synthesis of Compound 64.1.

To a suspension of Cs₂CO₃ (70 g, 0.215 mmol, 1.9 eq) in acetonitrile(500 mL), N-methyl methane sulfonamide (13.62 g, 0.125 mmol, 1.1 eq) wasadded and cooled to 0° C. Then compound 4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene(25 g, 113.64 mmol, 1 eq) was added dropwise in the reaction mixturewithin 15 min. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 12 hours. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was filtered and thefiltrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 64.1. (27 g, 76.86%).MS(ES): m/z 310.13 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 64.2.

To a solution of 64.1 (27 g, 87.34 mmol, 1 eq), in MeOH (27 mL), wasadded ammonium chloride (50 mL), and zinc dust (28.39 g, 43.68 mmol, 5eq).

Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. After completion ofreaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into NaHCO₃ solution andextracted with ethyl acetate. Combined Organic layer dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 30% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 64.2. (16 g, 65.62%). MS(ES): m/z 280.15 [M+H]⁺

Synthesis of Compound 64.3.

To a solution of 64.2 (7 g, 25.08 mmol, 1.0 eq), in toluene (60 mL) wasadded Bis Pinacolatodiboron (9.55 g, 37.63 mmol, 1.5 eq). The reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (2.89 g, 2.50 mmol, 0.1 eq),potassium acetate (8.1 g, 82.79 mmol, 3.3 eq,) was added into reactionmixture and again reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.Further reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 3 h. Aftercompletion of reaction, water was added to reaction mixture andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethylacetate in hexane to obtain pure 64.3 (3.5 g, 42.79%). MS(ES): m/z327.22 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 64.4.

To a solution of 64.3 (0.400 g, 1.23 mmol, 1.0 eq)4-iodo-1-methyl-1H-imidazole (0.306 g, 1.47 mmol, 1.2 eq) in mixture ofMeOH (4 mL) and dimethoxymethane (1 mL). The reaction mixture wasdegassed by argon for 30 min. Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0.141 g, 0.122 mmol, 0.1 eq), Cesium fluoride (0.610 g, 4.04 mmol, 3.3eq,) was added into reaction mixture and again reaction mixture wasdegassed by argon for 30 min. Further reaction mixture was stirred at150° C. for 5 h. After completion of reaction, water was added toreaction mixture and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers werecombined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography and compound waseluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 64.4 (0.200 g,58.18%). MS(ES): m/z 281.35 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 64.5.

Compound 64.5 was synthesized from 64.4 and 13.4 using general procedureA (Yield: 37.94%). MS(ES): m/z 567.02 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 64.6.

Compound 64.6 was synthesized from 64.5 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 48.34%). MS(ES): m/z 615.67 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-64.

Compound I-64 was synthesized from 64-6 using general procedure C.(Yield: 68.96%). MS(ES): m/z: 531.44 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 99.64%, HPLCpurity 99.59%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.54 (s, 1H), 10.61 (s, 1H),8.15 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.79-7.74 (d,1H), 7.72-7.69 (d, 1H), 7.58-7.56 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (t, 1H), 3.73(s, 3H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 2.02-2.01 (m, J=4.8 Hz, 1H)0.77-0.76 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 4H).

Example 65: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-65

Synthesis of Compound 65.1.

To N-(5-bromo-2-nitrophenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide (1.0 g, 3.23mmol, 1.0 eq) and1-methyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(1.0 g, 4.85 mmol, 1.5 eq) in a mixture of dioxane (6 mL) and water (4mL). Reaction mixture was degassed with argon atmosphere for 10 minute.Then [1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride(0.12 g, 0.16 mmol, 0.05 eq) and potassium carbonate (0.89 g, 6.46 mmol,2.0 eq) was added into it. Reaction mixture was stirred at 115° C. for24 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferred into cold waterthen extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, driedover Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 15% ethylacetate in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 65.1 (0.8 g, 79.69%). MS(ES):m/z 311.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 65.2.

To compound 65.1 (0.3 g, 9.66 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH, 10% Pd/C (0.056 g)was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for 4 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed and washedwith MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 65.2 (0.22 g,81.18%). MS(ES): m/z 281.35 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 65.3.

Compound 65.3 was synthesized from 65.2 and 13.4 using general procedureB to obtain 1.3. (Yield: 34.02%). MS(ES): m/z 567.06 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 65.4.

Compound 65.4 was synthesized from 65.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 60.59%). MS(ES): m/z 603.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-65.

Compound I-65 was synthesized from 65.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 75.31%). MS(ES): m/z: 531.49 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.75%, HPLCpurity: 99.36%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 10.61 (s, 1H), 8.23 (s, 1H),8.08 (s, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 2H), 7.65-7.626 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H),7.56-7.54 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 3.09 (s, 3H),2.01-1.99 (m, 1H), 0.76 (s, 4H).

Example 80: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)pyrazine-2-carbonitrile,I-80

Synthesis of Compound 80.1.

Compound 80.1 was synthesized from6-amino-3-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)pyrazine-2-carbonitrile and 21.1 usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 61.49%). MS(ES): m/z 647.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-80.

Compound I-80 was synthesized from 80.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 49.67%). MS(ES): m/z: 563.47 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.59%, HPLCpurity 96.08%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.54 (s, 1H), 10.41 (s, 1H),9.53 (s, 1H), 8.52 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.37 (m, 1H),7.24-7.12 (m, 1H), 6.92 (s, 1H), 4.48 (s, 3H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.17 (s,3H), 1.55 (s, 6H).

Example 85: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-fluoro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-85

Synthesis of Compound 85.1.

To 2,4-difluoro-1-nitrobenzene (2 g, 12.5 mmol, 1.0 eq) in pyridine (20mL) was added at 0° C. sodium methyl sulfide (0.779 g, 12.5 mmol, 1 eq)and MeOH (1 ml). Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred into cold water andextracted with CH₂Cl₂. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 2.5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ aseluant to obtain pure 85.1 (1.5 g, 63.74%). MS(ES): m/z 188.19 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 85.2.

To compound 85.1 (2 g, 19.5 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH, 10% Pd/C (0.175 g)was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for 4 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed and washedwith MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 85.2 (1.1 g,87.32%). MS(ES): m/z 158.21 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 85.3.

To compound 85.2 (1.1 g, 2.83 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetic acid (10 mL),sodium tungstate (1 g, 1.05 mmol, 1.005 eq) was added in portions.Reaction mixture was allowed to stir at r.t. for 5 min. Then, 30%hydrogen peroxide solution (18 mL) was added dropwise at r.t. Reactionmixture was allowed to stir at r.t. for 10 min. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into water. The pH of thesolution was adjusted to 7 by using saturated NaHCO₃ and then extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material. Thiswas purified by column chromatography using 10-13% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain pure 85.3 (0.410 g, 30.97%). MS(ES): m/z190.20 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 85.4.

Compound 85.4 was synthesized from 85.3 and 13.4 using general procedureA. (Yield: 23.91%). MS(ES): m/z 475.88 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 85.5.

Compound 85.5 was synthesized from 85.4 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 49.13%). MS(ES): m/z 524.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-85.

Compound I-85 was synthesized from 85.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 47.66%). MS(ES): m/z 440.55 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.57%, HPLCpurity: 98.64%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.56 (s, 1H), 10.66 (s, 1H),8.54 (s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.79 (s, 2H), 3.23 (s, 3H),2.03-2.00 (t, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 1.95-1.92 (m, 1H), 0.77 (bs, 4H).

Example 87:N-(2-((2-(difluoromethyl)-5-((6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-87

Synthesis of Compound 87.1.

Compound 87.1 was synthesized from 6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amineand 43.1 using general procedure B. (Yield: 47.67%). MS(ES): m/z 612.43[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-87.

Compound I-87 was synthesized from 87.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 86.96%). MS(ES): m/z: 528.31 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.56%, HPLCpurity: 99.86%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.53 (s, 1H), 10.07 (s, 1H),8.23-8.20 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 7.93-7.89 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H),7.70-7.66 (t, J=9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.46-7.42 (t, 1H), 7.36-7.34 (d, 1H),7.31-7.26 (m, 3H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 3.10 (s, 3H).

Example 89: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(azetidin-1-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-89

Synthesis of Compound 89.1.

Compound 89.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 89.1a (prepared from 129.1and azetidine) using general procedure A. (Yield: 26.96%). MS(ES): m/z542.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 89.2.

Compound 89.2 was synthesized from 89.1 and cyclopropanecarboxaamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 65.14%). MS(ES): m/z 590.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-89.

Compound I-89 was synthesized from 89.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 65.71%). MS(ES): m/z: 506.43 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.17%, HPLCpurity: 95.17%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.41 (s, 1H), 10.49 (s, 1H),7.79 (s, 1H), 7.45 (s, 1H), 7.34-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.21 (s, 1H), 6.60 (s,1H), 6.50-6.48 (m, 1H), 3.89-3.85 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 4H), 3.125 (s, 3H), 3.03(s, 3H), 2.35-2.31 (t, J=3.6 Hz, 2H), 1.99 (s, 1H), 0.75 (s, 4H).

Example 93: Synthesis ofN-(5-chloro-2-((2-(difluoromethyl)-5-((5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-93

Synthesis of Compound 93.1.

Compound 93.1 was synthesized from 13.4 andN-(2-amino-5-chlorophenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 23.20%). MS(ES): m/z 521.46 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 93.2.

Compound 93.2 was synthesized from 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine and 93.1using general procedure B. (Yield: 11.18%). MS(ES): m/z 608.45 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-93.

Compound I-93 was synthesized from 93.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 64.49%). MS(ES): m/z: 523.21 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.68%, HPLCpurity: 99.55%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.47 (s, 1H), 9.69 (s, 1H),8.99 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 7.84-7.83 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.71-7.68 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.25 (s, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.12 (s,3H), 2.396-2.373 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 6H).

Example 94: Synthesis ofN-(5-chloro-2-((5-((6-cyanopyridin-2-yl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-94

Synthesis of Compound 94.1.

Compound 94.1 was synthesized from 13.4 andN-(2-amino-5-chlorophenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 48.11%). MS(ES): m/z 521.71 [M+H].

Synthesis of Compound 94.2.

Compound 94.2 was synthesized from 6-aminopicolinonitrile and 94.1 usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 24.27%). MS(ES): m/z 604.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-94.

Compound I-94 was synthesized from 94.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.10%). MS(ES): m/z: 519.21 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.44%, HPLCpurity: 95.53%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.12 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H),8.13-8.12 (d, J=8.4 Hz 1H), 7.89-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.76-7.74 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 7.58-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.49-7.47 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (s, 1H), 7.23(s, 1H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 3.13 (s, 3H).

Example 95: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-methyl-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-95

Synthesis of Compound 95.1.

Compound 95.1 was prepared from 13.4 and 95.1a (prepared from Pdcoupling of 135.2 and trimethylboroxine) using general procedure A.(Yield: 24.26%). MS(ES): m/z 500.21 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 95.2.

Compound 95.2 was synthesized from 95.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 25.75%). MS(ES): m/z 549.56 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-95.

Compound I-95 was synthesized from 95.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 54.51%). MS(ES): m/z: 465.32 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 99.07%, HPLCpurity 99.11%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.51 (s, 1H), 10.59 (s, 1H),8.02 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.49 (s, 1H), 7.37 (t, 1H), 7.27-7.25 (d,J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 3.18 (s, 3H), 3.07 (s, 3H), 2.37 (s, 3H), 2.02-2.00 (m,1H), 0.77 (s, 4H).

Example 96: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(methoxymethyl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-96

Synthesis of Compound 96.1.

Compound 96.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 96.1a (prepared by Stillecoupling of 135.2 and Bu₃SnCH₂OMe, followed by hydrogenation) usinggeneral procedure. A (Yield: 25.35%). MS(ES): m/z 530.99 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 96.2.

Compound 96.2 was synthesized from 96.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure. B (Yield: 46.63%). MS(ES): m/z 579.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-96.

Compound I-96 was synthesized from 96.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 52.24%). MS(ES): m/z: 495.26 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 99.12%, HPLCpurity 99.76%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.53 (s, 1H), 10.64 (s, 1H),8.14 (s, 1H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.60-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.37 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.11 (t, 1H), 4.45 (s, 2H), 3.40 (s, 3H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 3.07 (s,3H), 2.01 (m, 1H), 0.86 (bs, 4H).

Example 97: Synthesis ofN-(2-((2-(difluoromethyl)-5-((5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)-5-methylphenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-97

Synthesis of Compound 97.1.

Compound 97.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 95.1a using generalprocedure. A (Yield: 30.51%). MS(ES): m/z 500.8 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 97.2.

Compound 97.2 was synthesized from 97.1 and 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amineusing general procedure. B (Yield: 35.51%). MS(ES): m/z 587.6 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-97.

Compound I-97 was synthesized from 97.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 60.70%). MS(ES): m/z: 503.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.47%, HPLCpurity: 99.55%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.42 (s, 1H), 9.81 (s, 1H),8.45 (s, 1H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.94-7.92 (m, 1H), 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.38 (s,1H), 7.22-7.19 (d, 1H), 7.16 (t, 1H), 3.17 (s, 3H), 3.10 (s, 3H),2.42-2.41 (d, J=4 Hz, 6H), 2.34 (s, 3H).

Example 98: Synthesis ofN-(7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-98

Synthesis of Compound 98.1.

To a concentrated H₂SO₄ (265 mL) added 4,6-dichloropyridin-2-amine (50g, 306 mmol, 1.0 eq) portionwise at −5° C. and stirred for 30 minfollowed by addition of nitric acid (16.50 mL) dropwise. Reactionmixture was allowed to stand at 0° C. for 4 days. Upon completion,reaction mixture was slowly transferred into crushed ice. SaturatedNaHCO₃ solution was added to pH 8. Precipitated solid was filtered offto obtain crude compound. This was purified by column chromatography andcompound was eluted in 8% ethyl acetate in hexane to get pure 98.1 (30g, 47%). 1H NMR (CDCl3, 400 MHz): 6.85 (s, 1H), 6.28 (s, 2H).

Synthesis of Compound 98.2.

To a solution of 98.1 (17.5 g, 84.14 mmol, 1.0 eq) in Isopropyl alcohol(525 mL) was added Iron powder (23.6 g, 420 mmol, 5.0 eq) and stirred.To this mixture was added 6N HCl (70 mL) dropwise at 10° C. The reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. After completion of reactionsaturated NaHCO₃ solution was added to pH 8. Reaction mixture wasfiltered through celite. Filtrate was extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layers were combined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain 98.2 (14 g, 93.47%). MS(ES): m/z 178[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 98.3.

To a mixture of 98.2 (10 g, 56.10 mmol, 1.0 eq) and acetic acid (3.7 g,61.71 mmol, 1.1 eq) was added Eaton's Reagent (4.5 mL, 4.5 v) and heatedat 100° C. for 4 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was cooled tor.t., neutralised with saturated NaHCO₃ solution and precipitatedproduct was filtered, dried well to obtain 98.3 (8.0 g, 70.49%). MS(ES):m/z 203.2 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 98.4.

To a solution of 1.3 (8.0 g, 39.61 mmol, 1.0 eq) in dry tetrahydrofuran(144 mL) was added 3,4-Dihydro-2H-pyran (23.2 g, 277.3 mmol, 7.0 eq)followed Pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate (0.99 g, 3.96 mmol, 0.1 eq) andstirred. Reaction mixture was heated at 70° C. for 16 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography and the compound waseluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane get pure 98.4 (8.0 g, 70.60%). 1HNMR (CDCl3, 400 MHz): 7.30 (s, 1H), 5.89-5.85 (m, 1H), 4.23-4.19 (m,1H), 3.81-3.75 (m, 1H), 2.82 (s, 3H), 2.40-2.31 (m, 1H), 2.12-2.10 (m,1H), 1.95-1.92 (m, 1H), 1.85-1.66 (m, 3H).

Synthesis of Compound 98.5.

Compound 98.5 was synthesized from 98.4 and2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)aniline using general procedureA. (Yield: 26.96%). MS(ES): m/z 455.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 98.6.

Compound 98.6 was synthesized from 98.5 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 62.33%). MS(ES): m/z 504.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-98.

Compound I-98 was synthesized from 98.6 using general procedure C(Yield: 74.04%). MS(ES): m/z 420.48 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.15%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.75 (m, 1H),7.71-7.68 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.31 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 4.49(s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 1.87 (s 1H), 0.98-0.95 (m, 2H),0.90-0.86 (s, 2H).

Example 100: Synthesis ofN-7-(2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-methyl-N5-(6-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-100

Synthesis of Compound 100.1.

Compound 100.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)aniline using general procedureA. (Yield: 26.96%). MS(ES): m/z 455.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 100.2.

Compound 100.2 was synthesized from 6-methylpyridazin-3-amine and 100.1using general procedure B. (Yield: 60.36%). MS(ES): m/z 527.54 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-100.

Compound I-100 was synthesized from 100.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 49.29%). MS(ES): m/z 444.37 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 97.35%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.20 (s, 1H). 7.75-7.73 (d, J=8Hz, 2H), 7.55-7.52 (d, 1H), 7.39-7.35 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 1H) 6.92 (s 1H),4.49 (s 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 2.62-2.57 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 6H).

Example 101: Synthesis ofN7-(2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-methyl-N5-(5-methylpyridin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-101

Synthesis of Compound 101.1.

Compound 101.1 was synthesized from 5-methylpyridin-2-amine and 98.5using general procedure B. (Yield: 60.47%). MS(ES): m/z 527.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-101.

Compound I-101 was synthesized from 101.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 44.20%). MS(ES): m/z 443.68 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.63%, HPLCpurity: 100.00%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.65 (s, 1H). 8.18 (s, 1H),7.95-7.95 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.85 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.63 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.42 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.22 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H)7.13-7.11 (m, 1H) 4.47 (s, 3H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 3.57 (s, 1H), 2.69 (s,3H), 2.334 (s, 3H).

Example 103: Synthesis ofN-(7-((3-chloro-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-103

Synthesis of Compound 103.1.

Compound 103.1 was synthesized from 3-chloro-2-methoxyaniline and 98.4using general procedure A. (Yield: 21.08%). MS(ES): m/z 408.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 103.2.

Compound 103.2 was synthesized from 103.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 67.49%). MS(ES): m/z 456.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-103.

Compound I-103 was synthesized from 103.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 46.89%). MS(ES): m/z 372.32 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100.00%, HPLCpurity 98.56%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.36 (s, 1H), 10.45 (s, 1H),7.99 (s, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.37-7.35 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.13 (m,2H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 1.99-1.97 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 0.75-0.73(d, J=6.4 Hz, 4H).

Example 104: Synthesis ofN-(7-((3-fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-104

Synthesis of Compound 104.1.

Compound 104.1 was synthesized from 3-fluoro-2-methoxyaniline and 98.4using general procedure A. (Yield: 23.43%). MS(ES): m/z 391.84 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 104.2.

Compound 104.2 was synthesized from 104.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 47.24%). MS(ES): m/z 440.49 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-104.

Compound I-104 was synthesized from 104.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.20032593 MS(ES): m/z 356.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.83%, HPLCpurity: 98.65%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.34 (s, 1H) 10.53-10.53 (s,1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.22-7.20 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.15-7.06(q, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.99-6.93 (m, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H),1.95-1.94 (m, 1H), 0.73-0.71 (m, 4H).

Example 105: Synthesis ofN-(7-((3-cyano-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-105

Synthesis of Compound 105.1.

Compound 105.1 was synthesized from 3-amino-2-methoxybenzonitrile and98.4 using general procedure A. (Yield: 21.58%). MS (ES): m/z 398.86[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 105.2.

Compound 105.2 was synthesized from 105.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 81.66%). MS (ES): m/z 447.51 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound I-105. Compound I-105 was synthesized from 105.2using general procedure C. (Yield: 56.01%). MS(ES): m/z 363.28 [M+H]⁺,LCMS purity: 97.78%, HPLC purity: 97.09%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.40(s, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 7.62-7.60 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.41 (m, 2H),7.27-7.23 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H), 1.97-1.93 (m,1H), 0.72 (s, 4H).

Example 106: Synthesis ofN-(7-((2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-106

Synthesis of Compound 106.1.

Compound 106.1 was synthesized from 2-methoxyaniline and 98.4 usinggeneral procedure A. (Yield: 22.06%). MS (ES): m/z 373.85 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 106.2.

Compound 106.2 was synthesized from 106.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 56.92%). MS (ES): m/z 422.50 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound I-106. Compound I-106 was synthesized from 106.2using general procedure C. (Yield: 43.90%). MS(ES): m/z 338.28 [M+H]⁺,LCMS purity: 99.35%, HPLC purity: 99.21%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.25(s, 1H), 10.53 (s, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.38-7.36 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 7.11-7.12 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 2H), 6.99-6.97 (m, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H),2.53 (s, 3H), 1.94 (s, 1H), 0.74 (s, 4H).

Example 107: Synthesis ofN-(7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-107

Synthesis of Compound 107.1

Compound 107.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 34.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 14.37%). MS(ES): m/z 453.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 107.2.

Compound 107.2 was synthesized from 107.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 60.20%). MS(ES): m/z 502.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-107.

Compound I-107 was synthesized from 107.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 64.08%). MS(ES): m/z 418.44 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity 96.42% HPLCpurity 99.75%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.33 (s, 1H), 10.41 (s, 1H),8.14 (s, 1H), 7.89 (s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.32-7.31 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.24 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.14-7.10 (t, 1H), 3.88 (s,3H), 3.56 (s, 3H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 1.97-1.89 (m, 1H), 0.72 (bs, 4H).

Example 108: Synthesis of(6-((7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)(pyrrolidin-1-yl)methanone,I-108

Synthesis of Compound 108.1.

Compound 108.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)aniline using general procedureA. (Yield: 37.59%). MS(ES): m/z 455.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 108.2.

Compound 108.2 was synthesized from 108.1 and 108.1a (prepared from thecorresponding carboxylic acid and pyrrolidine) using general procedureB. (Yield: 32.22%). MS(ES): m/z 678.81 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-108.

Compound I-108 was synthesized from 108.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 85.63%). MS(ES): m/z 594.52 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity 94.54% HPLCpurity 94.49%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.45 (s, 1H), 9.99 (s, 1H),8.20-8.18 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.79-7.77 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.69-7.67 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.61-7.59 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.31-7.20 (m,2H), 4.45 (s, 3H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.44-3.40 (t, J=6 Hz, 2H), 3.32 (s,3H), 3.11-3.08 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 1.89-1.78 (m, 4H).

Example 109: Synthesis of6-((7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)picolinonitrie,I-109

Synthesis of Compound 109.1.

Compound 109.1 was synthesized from 98.5 and 37.1 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 43.98%). MS(ES): m/z 621.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-109.

Compound I-109 was synthesized from 109.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 89.97%). MS(ES): m/z 537.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity 99.64% HPLCpurity: 99.16%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.86 (s, 1H). 10.07 (s, 1H).8.17-8.11 (m, 2H). 7.85-7.82 (d, J=9.2 Hz. 1H). 7.73-7.71 (d, J=8 Hz,1H), 7.62-7.60 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.35 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (s,1H), 4.45 (s, 3H), 3.81-3.78 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.39-3.34 (m, 2H), 3.72(s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.07 (m, 2H).

Example 110: Synthesis ofN-(7-((2-methoxy-4-(pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-110

Synthesis of Compound 110.1.

Compound 110.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and(4-amino-3-methoxyphenyl)(pyrrolidin-1-yl)methanone using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 30.44%). MS(ES): m/z 470.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 110.2.

Compound 110.2 was synthesized from 110.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 60.41%). MS(ES): m/z 519.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-110.

Compound I-110 was synthesized from 110.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 71.62%). MS(ES): m/z 435.37 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity 100% HPLC purity100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.38 (s, 1H), 10.48 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s,1H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.45-7.44 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H) 7.24 (s, 1H), 7.19-7.17(d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (s, 3H), 3.51-3.48 (t, J=6 Hz, 4H), 2.48 (s, 3H),1.86-1.85 (d, J=4 Hz, 4H), 1.99 (s, 1H), 0.79-0.75 (m, 4H).

Example 111: Synthesis of6-((7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-methylpyrazine-2-carbonitrile,I-111

Synthesis of Compound 111.1.

Compound 111.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)aniline using general procedureA. (Yield: 32.90%). MS(ES): m/z 455.29 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 111.2.

Compound 111.2 was synthesized from6-amino-3-methylpyrazine-2-carbonitrile and 111.1 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 41.16%). MS(ES): m/z 553.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-111. Compound I-111 was synthesized from 111.2 usinggeneral procedure C. (Yield: 65.53%). MS(ES): m/z 469.42 [M+H]⁺, LCMSpurity 93.31% HPLC purity 95.22%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.44 (s, 1H),10.15 (s, 1H), 9.28 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.79-7.72 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.65-7.63 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 7.19 (s, 1H), 4.47 (s, 3H),3.73 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 2.51 (s, 3H).

Example 112: Synthesis of(S)-6-((7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-(3-methoxypyrrolidin-1-yl)picolinonitrile,I-112

Synthesis of Compound 112.1

Compound 112.1 was Synthesized from 98.5 and 112.1a (prepared fromcondensation of the corresponding bromopyridine and methoxypyrrolidine)using general procedure. B (Yield: 41.15%). MS(ES): m/z 637.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-112.

Compound I-112 was synthesized from 112.1 using general procedure C(Yield: 80.02%). MS(ES): m/z 553.55 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.67% HPLCpurity: 99.02%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.30 (s, 1H), 9.39 (s, 1H),7.89-7.79 (m, 3H), 7.58-7.56 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.42-7.33 (m, 3H), 4.47(s, 3H), 4.09 (s, 1H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.57-3.46 (m, 3H), 3.28 (s, 3H),2.46 (s, 4H), 2.08-1.99 (s, 2H).

Example 113: Synthesis of3-(azetidin-1-yl)-6-((7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-113

Synthesis of Compound 113.1.

Compound was synthesized from 111.1 and 40.3 using general procedure B.(Yield: 53.93%). MS(ES): m/z 593.42 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-113.

Compound I-113 was synthesized from 113.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 48.22%). MS(ES): m/z 509.48 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 99.37%, HPLCpurity: 97.42%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 7.76-7.74 (d, J=7.6 Hz 1H),7.69-7.67 (d, J=7.6 Hz 1H), 7.49 (m, 1H), 7.46-7.42 (t, 1H), 7.18-7.15(d, J=7.6 Hz 1H), 6.90 (s, 1H), 4.45 (s, 3H), 4.11-4.07 (t, J=7.2 Hz3H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 2.671 (s, 4H), 2.36-2.32 (t, J=8 Hz 2H).

Example 114: Synthesis ofN-(7-((3-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-114

Synthesis of Compound 114.1.

Compound 114.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 541.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 37.31%). MS(ES): m/z 468.51 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 114.2.

Compound 114.1 was synthesized from 114.1 and cyclopropanecaboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 86.05%). MS(ES): m/z 517.42 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-114.

Compound I-114 was synthesized from 114.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 88.02%). MS(ES): m/z 433.34 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 99.18%, HPLCpurity: 98.32%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.43 (s, 1H), 8.239 (s, 1H),7.56-7.54 (d, J=7.6 Hz 3H), 7.30-7.19 (m, 2H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 3.35 (s,6H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.00-1.92 (m, 1H), 0.68-0.64 (m, 4H).

Example 115: Synthesis of3-isopropyl-6-((7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-115

Synthesis of Compound 115.1.

Compound 115.1 was synthesized from 6-amino-3-isopropylpicolinonitrileand 111.1 using general procedure B. (Yield: 43.16%). MS(ES): m/z 580.46[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-115.

Compound I-115 was synthesized from 115.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 74.44%). MS(ES): m/z 496.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.94%, HPLCpurity: 98.18%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.41 (s, 1H), 9.81 (s, 1H),8.07-8.04 (s, J=8.8 Hz 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.85-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.61-7.59(d, J=7.6 Hz 1H), 7.42-7.34 (m, 2H), 4.47 (s, 3H), 3.34 (m, 1H), 3.75(s, 3H), 3.18 (s, 3H), 1.25 (s, 6H).

Example 116: Synthesis of6-((7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-morpholinopyrazine-2-carbonitrile,I-116

Synthesis of Compound 116.1.

Compound 116.1 was synthesized by 111.1 and 47.1 using generalprocedure. B (Yield: 47.41%). MS(ES): m/z 624.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-116.

Compound I-116 was synthesized from 116.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 80.02%). MS(ES): m/z 540.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.06%, HPLCpurity: 97.35%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.86 (s, 1H), 9.17 (s, 1H), 7.98(s, 1H), 7.73-7.72 (s, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.62 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H),7.40-7.36 (t, J=8 Hz, 2H), 7.03 (s, 1H), 4.48 (s, 3H), 3.77 (s, 7H),3.46 (s, 4H), 2.48 (s, 3H).

Example 117: Synthesis of(R)-6-((7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-(3-methoxypyrrolidin-1-yl)pyrazine-2-carbonitrile,I-117

Synthesis of Compound 117.2.

To compound of 117.1 (0.5 g, 2.5 mmol, 1.0 eq) in N-methyl pyrrolidine(1 mL) compound (R)-3-methoxypyrrolidine hydrochloride 1.1 (0.41 g, 3.0mmol, 1.2 eq) was added followed by addition of di-isopropylethylamine(1.0 mL, 6.2 mmol, 2.5 eq) dropwise at 0° C. Reaction mixture wasstirred at 180° C. 2 h in microwave. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas transferred into cold water extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography using 30%ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 117.2 (0.140 g,25.42%). MS(ES): m/z 220.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 117.3.

Compound 117.3 was synthesized as per experimental protocol of I-111.

Synthesis of Compound 117.4.

Compound 117.4 was synthesized from 117.2 and 117.3 using generalprocedure. B (Yield: 45.37%). MS(ES): m/z 638.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-117.

Compound I-117 was synthesized from 117.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 70.89%). MS(ES): m/z 554.45 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.24%, HPLCpurity: 97.40%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.35 (s, 1H), 9.57 (s, 1H),9.06 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.72-7.70 (d, J=8 Hz 1H), 7.61-7.59 (d, J=8Hz 1H), 7.39-7.35 (t, 1H), 7.00 (s, 1H), 4.47 (s, 3H), 4.09 (bs, 1H),3.68-3.61 (m, 2H), 3.31 (s, 4H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 2H), 2.09-2.02(m, 2H), 1.29-1.23 (m, 1H), 0.88-0.84 (t, 1H).

Example 118: Synthesis ofN-methyl-N-(2-((2-methyl-5-((6-methylpyridazin-3-yl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)methanesulfonamide,I-118

Synthesis of Compound 118.1.

Compound 118.1 was synthesized from 98.4 andN-(2-aminophenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide using general procedure A.(Yield: 50.88%). MS (ES): m/z 450.95 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 118.2.

Compound 118.2 was synthesized from 6-methylpyridazin-3-amine and 118.1using general procedure B. (Yield: 11.41%). MS (ES): m/z 523.63 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-118.

Compound I-118 was synthesized from 118.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 78.51%). MS(ES): m/z: 439.32 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 93.91%, HPLCpurity: 96.25%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.75 (s, 1H), 8.27-8.25 (d,J=9.2 Hz 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.71-7.64 (m, 2H), 7.46-7.40 (m, 2H),7.22-7.18 (t, J=7.2 Hz 1H), 7.14 (s, 1H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 3.22 (s, 3H),3.13 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H).

Example 120: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((6-cyanopyridin-2-yl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-120

Synthesis of Compound 120.1.

Compound 120.1 was synthesized from 6-aminopicolinonitrile and 118.1using general procedure B. (Yield: 57.45%). MS(ES): m/z 533.86 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-120.

Compound I-120 was synthesized from 120.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 87.32%). MS(ES): m/z: 449.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 96.00%, HPLCpurity: 95.57%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.95 (s, 1H), 8.02-7.99 (d,J=8.8 Hz 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.85-7.81 (d, J=7.2 Hz 1H), 7.76-7.74 (d,J=8 Hz 1H), 7.67-7.65 (d, J=7.2 Hz 1H), 7.54-7.50 (t, J=7.2 Hz 1H),7.43-7.42 (d, J=6.8 Hz 2H), 7.23-7.19 (t, J=8 Hz 1H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 3.22(s, 3H) 3.13 (s, 3H).

Example 121: Synthesis of 6-((7-(2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzyl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)picolinonitrile,I-121

Synthesis of Compound 121.1.

Compound 121.1 was synthesized from 111.1 and 69.3 using generalprocedure. B (Yield: 26.11%). MS(ES): m/z 610.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-121.

Compound I-121 was synthesized from 121.1 using general procedure C.(yield: 71.08%) MS(ES): m/z: 526.49 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.72%, HPLCpurity: 97.52%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.93 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H),7.81-7.79 (d, J=8.8 Hz 1H), 7.72-7.69 (m, 2H), 7.64-7.62 (d, J=8.8 Hz1H), 7.58 (s, 1H), 7.37-7.33 (t, J=7.6 Hz 1H), 4.46 (s, 3H), 3.74 (s,3H), 2.88 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H) 1.24 (s, 6H).

Example 122: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(3-methoxyazetidin-1-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-122

Synthesis of Compound 122.1.

Compound 122.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 50.1 using generalprocedure. A (Yield: 35.56%). MS(ES): m/z 536.06 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound 122.2 Compound 122.2 was synthesized from 122.1and cyclopropanecarboxamide using general procedure. B (Yield: 62.44%).MS(ES): m/z 584.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-122.

Compound I-122 was synthesized from 122.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 53.17%). MS(ES): m/z: 500.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 97.61%, HPLCpurity: 98.53%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 7.42-7.39 (d, J=8.4 Hz 1H), 7.18(s, 1H), 7.04 (s, 1H), 6.91 (s, 1H), 6.81 (s, 1H), 6.69 (s, 1H),6.65-6.62 (m, 1H), 4.41-4.40 (m, 1H), 4.21-4.17 (t, J=7.6 Hz 2H),3.78-3.75 (m, 2H), 3.39 (s, 3H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.01 (s, 3H), 2.64 (s,3H), 1.81-1.78 (t, J=4.4 Hz 1H), 0.99-0.91 (m, 4H).

Example 123: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-123

Synthesis of Compound 123.1.

Compound 123.1 was synthesized from 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine and123.1 using general procedure B. (Yield: 24.58%). MS (ES): m/z 537.66[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-123.

Compound I-123 was synthesized from 123.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 83.71%), MS(ES): m/z: 453.30 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.46%, HPLCpurity: 98.39%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.48 (s, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H), 7.85(s, 1H), 7.74-7.72 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.68-7.65 (d, J=10 Hz, 1H),7.46-7.42 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 7.21-7.17 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),3.21 (s, 3H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H) 2.37 (s, 6H).

Example 124: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]-pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-124

Synthesis of Compound 124.1.

Compound 124.1 was synthesized from 2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine and118.1 using general procedure B. (Yield: 66.24%). MS (ES): m/z 537.66[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-124.

Compound I-124 was synthesized from 124.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 60.04), MS(ES). m/z: 453.54[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.66%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.39 (s, 1H), 9.74 (s, 1H),7.89 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.72 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.65 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H),7.48-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.20 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 3.11 (s,3H), 2.46 (s, 3H) 2.40 (s, 3H) 2.29 (s, 3H).

Example 125: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((6-cyano-5-methylpyridin-2-yl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-125

Synthesis of Compound 125.1.

Compound 125.1 was synthesized from 6-amino-3-methylpicolinonitrile and118.1 using general procedure B to obtain 1.2 (Yield: 61.73%), MS (ES):m/z 547.65 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-125.

Compound I-125 was synthesized from 125.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 63.03%), MS(ES): m/z: 463.30 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.86%, HPLCpurity: 93.98%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.08 (s, 1H), 9.84 (s, 1H),8.13 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.80-7.78 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.68 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.65 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.51 (t, J=7.6 Hz 1H),7.32 (m, 2H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 3.08 (s, 3H), 2.67 (s, 3H) 2.39 (s, 3H).

Example 126: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-chloro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-126

Synthesis of Compound 126.1.

Compound 126.1 was synthesized from 4-chloro-2-(methylthio)aniline usingand 98.4 using general procedure A. (Yield: 17.41%). MS (ES): m/z 424.36[M+H]⁺

Synthesis of Compound 126.2.

To a cooled solution of 126.1 (0.170 g, 4.01 mmol, 1 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (5mL) at 0° C. was added meta chloroperbenzoic acid(0.076 g, 4.41 mmol,1.1 eq) portionwise. The reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 hr.After completion of reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred intosaturated NaHCO₃ solution and extracted with CH₂Cl₂. Combined Organiclayer dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography and compound waseluted in 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to obtain pure 126.2 (0.100 g, 54.69%).MS(ES): m/z 456.35 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 126.3.

Compound was synthesized from 126.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamide usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 45.17%). MS (ES): m/z 505.00 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-126.

Compound I-126 was synthesized from 126.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 60.02%). MS(ES): m/z: 420.35 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.82%, HPLCpurity: 99.01%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.53 (s, 1H), 10.62 (s, 1H),8.59 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.86-7.74 (m, 3H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s,3H), 2.01-1.99 (m, 1H), 0.79 (s, 4H).

Example 127: Synthesis ofN-methyl-N-(2-((2-methyl-5-((6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)methanesulfonamide,I-127

Synthesis of Compound 127.1.

Compound 127.1 was synthesized from 6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amineand 118.1 using general procedure B. (Yield: 54.72%). MS (ES): m/z576.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-127.

Compound I-127 was synthesized from 127.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 41.83%), MS(ES): m/z: 492.43 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.59%, HPLCpurity: 99.22%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.41 (s, 1H), 9.89 (s, 1H),8.11-8.09 (m, 1H), 7.91-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.71-7.64 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.39 (m,2H), 7.26-7.24 (m, 2H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H).

Example 128: Synthesis ofN-(7-((2-methoxy-3-(3-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-128

Synthesis of Compound 128.1.

Compound 128.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and2-methoxy-3-(4-methyl)-1,2,4-triazol-1ylaniline using general procedureA. (Yield: 32.99%). MS(ES): m/z 454.93 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 128.2.

Compound 128.2 was synthesized from 128.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 49027%). MS(ES): m/z 503.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-128.

Compound I-128 was synthesized from 128.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 55.05%). MS(ES): m/z: 419.34 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 94.68%, HPLCpurity: 95.18%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.45 (s, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H),8.23 (s, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.45-7.43 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.35 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.26 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 3.51 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H),2.36 (s, 3H), 1.98 (s, 1H) 0.75 (bs, 4H).

Example 129: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(azetidin-1-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-129

Synthesis of Compound 129.1.

To a solution of 129.1 (prepared from 3-fluoro-6-nitroaniline and mesylchloride followed by methyl iodide) (5.0 g, 20.14 mmol, 1.0 eq) inN,N-dimethylformamide (50 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (7.98 g, 24.57 mmol, 1.22eq) followed by addition of azetidine hydrochloride (1.88 g, 24.57 mmol,1.22 eq). The reaction mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 48 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred in to 10% solution ofsodium phosphate (90 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatography andcompound was eluted in 35% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluent to obtain129.1. (3.4 g, 59.16%). MS(ES): m/z 286.32 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 129.2.

To a solution of 129.1 (2.0 g, 7.01 mmol, 1.0 eq) in ethanol (20 mL),10% Pd/C (0.8 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixturefor 4 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered throughcelite-bed and washed with ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuoto obtain 129.2. (1.5 g, 83.84%). MS(ES): m/z 256.34 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 129.3.

Compound 129.3 was synthesized from 98.4 and 129.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 19.43%). MS(ES): m/z 506.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 129.4.

Compound 129.4 was synthesized from 129.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 37.25%). MS(ES): m/z 554.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-129.

Compound I-129 was synthesized from 129.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 60.16%). MS(ES): m/z: 470.47 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 94.35%, HPLCpurity 93.66%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.33 (s, 1H), 10.36 (s, 1H),7.54 (s, 1H), 7.37 (s, 1H), 7.29-7.27 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.59 (s, 1H),6.49-6.47 (m, 1H), 3.88-3.81 (m, 4H), 3.14 (s, 3H), 3.07 (s, 3H),2.34-2.29 (m, 3H), 1.92 (m, 2H), 1.24 (s, 1H), 0.73 (bs, 4H).

Example 130: Synthesis ofN-(5-chloro-2-((5-((5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-130

Synthesis of Compound 130.1.

Compound 130.1 was synthesized from 98.4 andN-(2-amino-5-chlorophenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 33.76%). MS (ES): m/z 485.40 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 130.2.

Compound 130.2 was synthesized from 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine and130.1 using general procedure B. (Yield: 16.96%). MS (ES): m/z 572.10[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-130.

Compound I-130 was synthesized from 130.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 73.30%). MS(ES): m/z: 487.25 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 93.34%, HPLCpurity: 99.73%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.49 (s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 7.87(s, 1H), 7.81-7.80 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.71-7.69 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.51-0.48 (m, 1H), 7.29 (s, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.15 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s,3H), 2.38-2.37 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 6H).

Example 131: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((4-methyl-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-131

Synthesis of Compound 131.1.

Compound 131.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 95.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 34.64%). MS(ES): m/z 464.51 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 131.2.

Compound was synthesized from 131.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamide usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 71.20%). MS(ES): m/z 513.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-131.

Compound I-131 was synthesized from 131.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 77.05%). MS(ES): m/z: 429.29 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 96.15%, HPLCpurity 95.55%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.35 (s, 1H), 10.42 (s, 1H),7.74-7.71 (d, J=12 Hz, 2H), 7.46 (s, 2H), 7.25-7.23 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H),3.17 (s, 3H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.00 (s, 1H),0.76 (s, 4H).

Example 132: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)-5-methylphenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-132

Synthesis of Compound 132.1.

Compound was synthesized from 131.1 and 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amineusing general procedure B. (Yield: 61.79%). MS(ES): m/z 551.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-132.

Compound I-132 was synthesized from 132.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 75.11%). MS(ES): m/z: 467.35 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 96.56%, HPLCpurity 95.24%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.30 (s, 1H), 9.45 (s, 1H), 8.86(s, 1H), 7.74 (s, 1H), 7.59-7.57 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H),7.27-7.25 (m, 2H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 3.11 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.37 (s,6H), 2.36 (s, 3H).

Example 133: Synthesis ofN-(7-((3-(2,5-dimethyl-2H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-133

Synthesis of Compound 133.1.

Compound 133.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 66.5 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 18.66%). MS(ES): m/z 468.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 133.2.

Compound 133.2 was synthesized from 133.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 62.28%). MS(ES): m/z 517.46 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-133.

Compound I-133 was synthesized from 133.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.64%). MS(ES): m/z: 433.37 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 97.76%, HPLCpurity 98.61%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.56 (s, 1H), 10.66 (s, 1H),8.26 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.60-7.58 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.47 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.24 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 3.72 (s, 3H),2.62 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.47 (m, 1H), 0.78 (s, 4H).

Example 134: Synthesis ofN-(5-chloro-2-((5-((6-cyanopyridin-2-yl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-134

Synthesis of Compound 134.1.

Compound 134.1 was synthesized from 6-aminopicolinonitrile and 130.1using general procedure B. (Yield: 25.63%). MS (ES): m/z 568.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-134.

Compound I-134 was synthesized from 134.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 66.54%), MS(ES): m/z: 483.26 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.21%, HPLCpurity: 96.63%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.77 (s, 1H), 9.96 (s, 1H),8.15 (s, 1H), 7.99-7.95 (t, J=18 Hz, 2H), 7.85 (m, 2H), 7.75-7.73 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.41 (m, 1H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 3.15(s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H).

Example 135: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-135

Synthesis of Compound 135.1.

To a mixture of 135.1a (prepared from 3-bromo-6-nitroaniline and mesylchloride, followed by methyl iodide) (1.0 g, 3.23 mmol, 1.0 eq) and4-methyl-1H-pyrazole (0.4 g, 4.85 mmol, 1.5 eq) in dimethylformamide (6mL), Cs₂CO₃ (3.06 g, 9.69 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture wasallowed to stir for 4 h at 100° C. After completion of the reaction, thereaction mixture was transferred into water to obtain precipitate whichwas filtered and washed with water to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography using 100% CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtainpure 135.1 (0.7 g, 69.73%). MS(ES): m/z 311.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 135.2.

To a mixture of compound 135.1 (0.7 g, 2.25 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (20mL), 10% palladium on carbon (0.1 g) was added. Hydrogen was purgedthrough the reaction mixture for 4 h. After completion of the reaction,the reaction mixture was filtered through the celite bed and washed withMeOH. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain pure 135.2 (0.58g, 91.72%). MS(ES): m/z 281.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 135.3.

Compound 135.3 was synthesized from 13.4 and 135.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 36.79%). MS(ES): m/z 567.82 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 135.4.

Compound 135.4 was synthesized from 135.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 51.80%). MS(ES): m/z 615.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-135.

Compound I-135 was synthesized from 135.4 using general procedure C(Yield: 51.49%). MS(ES): m/z: 531.40 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 100%, HPLCpurity 99.17%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.54 (s, 1H), 10.63 (s, 1H),8.38 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 8.05-8.04 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.81 (m,2H), 7.67-7.65 (m, 2H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 2.14(s, 3H), 2.02-2.01 (m, 1H), 0.78 (bs, 4H).

Example 136: Synthesis ofN5-(5-(3-oxa-9-azaspiro[5.5]undecan-9-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(2-methoxyphenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-136

Synthesis of Compound 136.1.

To compound 5-bromo-2-nitropyridine (1.0 g, 49.0 mmol, 1.0 eq) and3-oxa-9-azaspiro[5.5]undecane (0.841 g, 54 mmol, 1.1 eq) in dimethylsulfoxide (10 mL), tetrabutylammonium iodide (0.246 g, 73 mmol, 1.5 eq)and potassium carbonate (0.984 g, 98 mmol, 2 eq) were added. Reactionmixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. Upon completion, reactionmixture was transferred into cold water and then extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bytrituration by hexane to obtain pure 136.1 (1.2 g, 87.84%). MS(ES): m/z278.32 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 136.2.

To compound 136.1 (1.2 g, 37 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (120 mL), 10% Pd/C(0.3 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for 4 h.Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed andwashed with MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 136.2 (1g, 93.43%). MS(ES): m/z 248.34 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 136.3.

Compound 136.3 was synthesized from 13.4 and 2-methoxyaniline usinggeneral procedure A. (Yield: 37.65%). MS(ES): m/z 409.83 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 136.4.

Compound 136.4 was synthesized from 136.2 and 136.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 39.58%). MS(ES): m/z 620.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-136.

Compound I-136 was synthesized from 136.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 61.71%). MS(ES): m/z: 536.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.99%, HPLCpurity: 96.67%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.27 (s, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.90(s, 1H), 7.73 (s, 1H), 7.53-7.51 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (bs, 2H), 7.14(bs, 3H), 7.05-7.03 (d, J=8 Hz, 2H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 3.59-3.57 (t, J=5.2Hz, 4H), 3.08 (s, 4H), 1.645-1.69 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 4H), 1.48-1.45 (t, J=5.2Hz, 4H).

Example 137: Synthesis of5-((5-(3-oxa-9-azaspiro[5.5]undecan-9-yl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)-N-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-amine,1-137

Synthesis of Compound 137.1.

Compound 137.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 2-methoxyaniline usinggeneral procedure A. (Yield: 33.03%). MS(ES): m/z 373.85 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 137.2.

Compound 137.2 was synthesized from 137.1 and 136.2 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 56.21%). MS(ES): m/z 584.74 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-137.

Compound I-137 was synthesized from 137.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 59.86%). MS(ES): m/z: 500.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.89%, HPLCpurity: 97.37%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.27 (s, 1H), 8.0 (s, 1H), 7.87(s, 1H), 7.60-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.21-7.13 (m, 2H), 7.07-7.03 (t, J=7.2 Hz,2H), 6.67 (s, 1H), 3.94 (s, 3H), 3.74-3.71 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 3H), 3.16 (s,4H), 2.60 (s, 4H), 1.76 (s, 4H), 1.59 (s, 4H).

Example 138: Synthesis ofN7-(2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-N5-(5-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)-6-methylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamines,I-138

Synthesis of Compound 138.1.

Compound 138.1 was synthesized from5-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)-6-methylpyrazin-2-amine and 98.5 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 38.26%). MS(ES): m/z 600.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-138.

Compound I-138 was synthesized from 138.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 80.22%). MS(ES): m/z: 516.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity 95.18%, HPLCpurity 95.14%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 9.77 (s, 1H), 8.99 (s, 1H),8.37 (s, 1H), 7.72-7.66 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.16 (s, 1H), 4.46(s, 3H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.34 (s, 3H), 2.95 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 1.489(s, 6H).

Example 139: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(3-methyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-139

Synthesis of Compound 139.1.

To a suspension of Cs₂CO₃ (2.8 g, 0.008 mmol, 1.9 eq) in acetonitrile(28 mL), N-methyl methanesulfonamide (0.5 g, 0.004 mmol, 1.1 eq) wasadded and cooled to 0° C. Then compound 4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene(1 g, 0.004 mmol, 1 eq) was added dropwise in the reaction mixturewithin 15 min. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 12 hours. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was filtered and thefiltrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 139.1. (0.8 g, 56.930).MS(ES): m/z 310.12 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 139.2.

To a mixture of compound 139.1 (1.0 g, 3.23 mmol, 1.0 eq) and3-methyl-1H-pyrazole (0.4 g, 4.85 mmol, 1.5 eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide(6 mL), Cs₂CO₃ (3.06 g, 9.69 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixturewas allowed to stir for 4 h at 100° C. After completion of the reaction,the reaction mixture was transferred into water to obtain precipitatewhich was filtered and washed with water to obtain crude product. Thiswas purified by column chromatography using 100% CH₂Cl₂ as eluant toobtain pure 139.2 (0.7 g, 69.73%). MS(ES): m/z 311.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 139.3.

To a mixture of compound 139.2 (0.7 g, 2.25 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (20mL), 100 palladium on carbon (0.1 g) was added. Hydrogen was purgedthrough the reaction mixture for 4 h. After completion of the reaction,the reaction mixture was filtered through the celite bed and washed withMeOH. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain pure 139.3 (0.58g, 91.72%). MS(ES): m/z 281.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 139.4.

Compound 139.4 was synthesized 139.3 and 13.4 using general procedure A.(Yield: 23.77%). MS(ES): m/z 567.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 139.5.

Compound 139.5 was synthesized from 139.4 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 42.97%). MS(ES): m/z 615.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-139.

Compound I-139 was synthesized from 139.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 51.72%). MS(ES): m/z: 531.26 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 95.07%, HPLCpurity 91.48%, 1H NMR (CDCl3, 400 MHz): 13.42 (s, 1H), 8.29 (s, 1H),8.11 (s, 1H), 7.89-7.87 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H), 7.66-7.63 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H),7.01 (t, 1H), 6.32 (s, 2H), 3.38 (s, 3H), 3.10 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H),2.13 (s, 1H), 1.13 (bs, 2H), 0.95 (bs, 2H).

Example 140: Synthesis of3-((5-(cyclopropanecarboxamido)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)-2-methoxybenzoicacid, I-140

Synthesis of Compound 140.1.

To a solution of methyl 2-methoxy-3-nitrobenzoate (1.2 g, 5.68 mmol, 1.0eq) in MeOH (10 mL), 10% palladium in charcoal (0.2 g) was added.Hydrogen was purged through the reaction mixture for 30 min. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was filtered throughcelite bed and washed with MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo toobtain 140.1 (0.8 g, 77.70%). MS(ES): m/z 182.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 140.2.

Compound 140.2 was synthesized from 140.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 37.95%). MS(ES): m/z 467.38 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 140.3.

Compound 140.3 was synthesized from 140.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 51.87%). MS(ES): m/z 516.49 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 140.4.

To compound 140.3 (0.070 g, 0.135 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (0.8 mL), sodiumhydroxide (0.027 g, 0.67 mmol, 5.0 eq) in water (0.2 mL) was added.After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was concentrated,and then transferred to cold water. pH of the solution was adjusted to6-7 by using 1N HCl and then extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain 140.4 (0.031 g, 52.21%). MS(ES): m/z502.36 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-140.

Compound I-140 was synthesized from 140.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 93.87%). MS(ES): m/z: 418.34 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 95.16%, HPLCpurity 97.43%, 1H NMR (CDCl3, 400 MHz): 10.66 (s, 1H), 8.45 (s, 1H),7.59-7.51 (m, 3H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 7.27-7.23 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.87 (s,3H), 2.01-1.98 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 0.78-0.76 (m, 4H).

Example 141: Synthesis of3-((5-(cyclopropanecarboxamido)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)-2-methoxybenzoicacid, I-141

Synthesis of Compound 141.1.

Compound 141.1 was synthesized from 11.4 and 140.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 46.49%). MS(ES): m/z 431.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 141.2.

Compound 141.2 was synthesized from 141.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 77.02%). MS(ES): m/z 480.56 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 141.3.

To compound 141.2 (0.130 g, 0.27 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (1.6 mL), sodiumhydroxide (0.055 g, 1.35 mmol, 5.0 eq) in water (0.4 mL) was added.After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was concentrated,and then transferred to cold water. pH of the solution was adjusted to6-7 by using 1N HCl and then extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain 141.3 (0.070 g, 53.22%). MS(ES): m/z466.27 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-141.

Compound I-141 was synthesized from 141.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 88.49%). MS(ES): m/z: 382.33 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 100%, HPLCpurity 99.84%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.11 (s, 1H), 10.80 (s, 1H),8.56 (s, 1H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.59-7.57 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.51 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.24 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 2.70 (s, 3H),1.99 (s, 1H), 0.79 (bs, 4H).

Example 142: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-142

Synthesis of Compound 142.1.

To a solution of 4-chloro-2-methoxy-1-nitrobenzene (15 g, 79.97 mmol,1.0 eq), in 1,4-dioxane (150 mL) was added Bis Pinacolatodiboron (30.56g, 12.03 mmol, 1.5 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed by argon for30 min. Pd₂(dba)₃ (7.3 g, 8.02 mmol, 0.1 eq), potassium acetate (2.6 g,26.47 mmol, 3.3 eq), Tricyclohexylphosphine(4.5 g, 16.04 mmol, 0.2 eq)were added into reaction mixture and again degassed by argon for 30 min.Further reaction mixture was stirred at 85° C. for 3 h. After completionof reaction, water was added to reaction mixture and extracted withethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 142.1 (12 g, 53.77%). MS(ES): m/z 280.10 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 142.2.

To a solution of 142.1 (12 g, 43.00 mmol, 1.0 eq) in mixture ofDimethoxyethane 90 mL) and water (30 mL) was added5-bromo-1-methyl-1H-imidazole (8.31 g, 51.59 mmol, 1.2 eq) The reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (4.96 g, 4.30 mmol, 0.1 eq),potassium carbonate (19.6 g, 0.141 mmol, 3.3 eq,) were added intoreaction mixture and again degassed by argon for 30 min. Furtherreaction mixture was stirred at 150° C. for 5 h. After completion ofreaction, water was added to reaction mixture and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 142.2 (2 g, 19.94%). MS(ES): m/z 234.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 142.3.

To a solution of 142.2 (2 g, 8.58 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (50 mL), 10%Pd/C (1 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for2-3 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bedand washed with MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 142.3(0.750 g, 43.03%). MS(ES): m/z 204.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 142.4.

Compound 142.4 was synthesized using from 13.4 and 142.3 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 21.96%). MS(ES): m/z 489.92 [M+H]⁺

Synthesis of Compound 142.5.

Compound 142.5 was synthesized from 142.4 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 45.48%). MS(ES): m/z 538.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-142.

Compound I-142 was synthesized from 142.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 11.86%). MS(ES): m/z: 454.4 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 100%, HPLCpurity 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.52 (s, 1H), 10.61 (s, 1H), 8.13(s, 1H), 7.89 (s, 1H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.50-7.48 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (s,1H), 7.23-7.21 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.17-7.15 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (s,3H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 2.03 (s, 1H), 0.78 (s, 4H).

Example 143: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitril,I-143

Synthesis of Compound 143.1.

Compound 143.1 was synthesized from 142.4 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure A (Yield: 42.77%). MS(ES): m/z 572.69 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-143.

Compound I-143 was synthesized from 143.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.63%). MS(ES): m/z: 488.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.21%, HPLCpurity: 98.76%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.53 (s, 1H), 10.13 (s, 1H),8.14-8.12 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.89-7.85 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.79 (s, 1H), 7.67-7.65 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.46 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H),7.24-7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.23 (t, 1H), 7.14 (s, 1H), 3.96 (s, 3H),3.76 (s, 3H).

Example 144: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-N7-(2-methoxy-4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-144

Synthesis of Compound 144.1.

Compound was synthesized from 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine and 142.4using general procedure B to obtain 1.4. (Yield: 63.70%). MS (ES): m/z576.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-144.

Compound I-144 was synthesized from 144.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 39.04%). MS(ES): m/z: 492.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.07%, HPLCpurity: 99.05%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.41 (s, 1H), 9.68 (s, 1H),8.97 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.71 (d, J=12 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.59 (d,J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.34 (t, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 7.23-7.10 (m, 3H), 3.94 (s,3H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 2.37 (s, 3H).

Example 145: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((4-(4-methyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-145

Synthesis of Compound 145.1.

Compound 145.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 135.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 26.45%). MS(ES): m/z 531.38 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 145.2.

Compound 145.1 was synthesized from 145.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 48.85%). MS(ES): m/z 579.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-145.

Compound I-145 was synthesized from 145.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.50%). MS(ES): m/z: 495.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 98.27%, HPLCpurity 95.07%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 10.47 (s, 1H), 8.36 (s, 1H),8.02-8.01 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 7.89-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.64 (s,1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.15 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.09 (s,3H), 1.98 (s, 1H), 0.76-0.69 (m, 4H).

Example 146: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((3-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-146

Synthesis of Compound 146.2.

To a solution of compound 146.1 (7 g, 38.6 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetic acid(70 mL), nitroethane (3.4 g, 46.4 mmol, 1.2 eq) and ammonium acetate(4.4 g, 58.3 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at80° C. for 2 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixturewas transferred to water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layercombined, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentratedunder reduced pressure to obtain pure 146.2 (5 g, 54.32%). MS(ES): m/z239.56 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 146.3.

To a solution of compound 146.2 (5 g, 21.08 mmol, 1.0 eq) inN,N-dimethylformamide (50 mL), sodium azide (4.09 g, 63.02 mmol, 3.0 eq)was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 1 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred towater and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to obtain the crude material. This was further purified bycolumn chromatography using 5% methanol in dichloromethane to obtainpure 146.3 (4.3 g, 87.46%). MS(ES): m/z 235.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 146.4a.

To a solution of compound 146.3 (4.3 g, 18.3 mmol, 1.0 eq) inN,N′-dimethylformamide (43 mL), potassium carbonate (5.07 g, 36.7 mmol,2.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for15 min. Then, methyl iodide (3.1 g, 22.0 mmol, 1.2 eq) was addeddropwise. Reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 h.After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferredto water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to obtain the crude material. This was further purified bycolumn chromatography using 3% methanol in dichloromethane as eluant toobtain pure 146.4a (0.5 g, 10.97%) along with pure 146.4b and pure146.4c. MS(ES): m/z 249.71 [M+H]⁺. [00608]

Synthesis of Compound 146.5.

To a solution of compound 146.4a (0.130 g, 0.05 mmol, 1.0 eq) inmethanol, 10% palladium on charcoal (0.04 g) was added. Hydrogen waspurged through the reaction for 18 h. After completion of the reaction,the reaction mixture was filtered through celite bed and washed withmethanol. Filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to obtain thecrude material. This was further purified by column chromatography using2.5% methanol in dichloromethane as eluant to obtain pure 146.5 (0.110g, 96.24%). MS(ES): m/z 219.54 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 146.6.

Compound 146.6 was synthesized from 146.5 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 35.44%). MS(ES): m/z 504.21 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 146.7.

Compound 146.7 was synthesized from 146.6 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 55.73%). MS(ES): m/z 553.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-146.

Compound I-146 was synthesized from 146.7 using general procedure C.(Yield: 53.62%). MS(ES): m/z: 469.37 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 100.00%, HPLCpurity 98.46%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.56 (s, 1H), 8.23 (s, 1H), 7.68(s, 1H), 7.62-7.60 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.45 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),7.25-7.22 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (s, 1H), 6.83 (bs, 1H), 3.85 (s, 3H),3.69 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.01 (s, 1H), 0.76-0.76 (m, 4H).

Example 147:N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-147

Synthesis of Compound 147.1

Compound was synthesized from 13.4 and 212.1 using general procedure A.(Yield: 17.79%). MS(ES): m/z 567.84 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 147.2.

Compound 147.2 was synthesized from 147.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 47.88%). MS(ES): m/z 615.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-147.

Compound I-147 was synthesized from using general procedure C. (Yield:66.84%). MS(ES): m/z: 531.31 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 94.81%, HPLC purity95.06%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.59 (s, 1H), 10.67 (s, 1H), 8.22(s, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.78-7.68 (m, 4H), 7.58-7.57 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.26 (t, 1H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 3.13 (s, 3H), 2.00 (s, 1H),0.79-0.78 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 4H).

Example 148: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-148

Synthesis of Compound 148.1.

Compound 148.1 was synthesized from 145.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 42.79%). MS(ES): m/z 589.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-148.

Compound I-148 was synthesized from 148.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 91.75%). MS(ES): m/z: 502.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 98.50%, HPLCpurity 97.87%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.36-8.35 (d, J=1.6Hz, 1H), 8.16-8.13 (d, J=8 Hz 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.78 (s,1H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.27 (t, 1H), 6.83-6.83 (s, 1H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 3.26(s, 3H), 1.96 (s, 1H) 0.84 (S, 4H).

Example 149: Synthesis ofN-(7-((3-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-149

Synthesis of Compound 149.1.

Compound 149.1 was synthesized from 11.4 and 54.5 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 23.99%). MS(ES): m/z 468.52 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 149.2.

Compound 149.2 was synthesized from 149.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 78.00%). MS(ES): m/z 517.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of 149.

Compound I-149 was synthesized from 149.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 69.36%). MS(ES): m/z: 433.42 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 100%, HPLCpurity 98.17%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.32 (s, 1H), 10.40 (s, 1H),8.21 (s, 1H), 7.60-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.29-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.16-7.14 (d, J=8Hz, 1H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H),1.98-1.95 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H) 0.74-0.73 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 4H).

Example 150: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(methoxymethyl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-150

Synthesis of Compound 150.1.

Compound 150.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 96.3 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 30.81%). MS(ES): m/z 495.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 150.2.

Compound 150.2 was synthesized from 150.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 16.69%). MS(ES): m/z 543.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-150.

Compound I-150 was synthesized from 150.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 69.93%). MS(ES): m/z: 459.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 100%, HPLCpurity 99.52%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.34 (s, 1H), 10.44 (s, 1H),7.84-7.80 (d, J=15.6 Hz, 2H), 7.57-7.55 (d, J=15.6 Hz, 2H), 7.36 (s,1H), 4.43 (s, 3H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 2H), 2.47 (s,3H), 1.96 (s, 1H), 0.85 (s, 4H).

Example 151: Synthesis ofN-(7-((2-methoxy-4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-151

Synthesis of Compound 151.1.

Compound 151.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 142.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 31.59%). MS(ES): m/z 553.94 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 151.2.

Compound was synthesized from 151.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamide usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 13.55%). MS(ES): m/z 502.59 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-151.

Compound I-151 was synthesized from 151.2 using general procedure(Yield: 72.09%). MS(ES): m/z: 418.3 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 95.14%, HPLCpurity 96.17%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.37 (s, 1H), 10.50-10.45 (d,J=18 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.72-7.70 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.52-7.50 (d,J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.20-7.10 (m, 2H), 3.94 (s, 3H), 3.74 (s,3H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 2.00 (s, 1H) 0.78-0.75 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 4H).

Example 152: Synthesis ofN5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-N7-(2-methoxy-4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-152

Synthesis of Compound 152.1.

Compound 152.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 142.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 33.65%). MS(ES): m/z 453.59 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 152.2.

Compound 152.2 was synthesized from 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine and152.1 using general procedure B. (Yield: 33.57%). MS(ES): m/z 540.25[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-152.

Compound I-152 was synthesized from 152.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 74.04%). MS(ES): m/z: 456.4 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 100.00%, HPLCpurity 96.54%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.29 (s, 1H), 9.47 (s, 1H), 8.85(s, 1H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.64-7.62 (d, J=8 Hz, 2H), 7.46-7.31 (m, 1H),7.18 (s, 1H), 7.11-7.06 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 3.94 (s, 3H), 3.72 (s, 3H),2.54 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.36-2.36 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 3H).

Example 153: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-153

Synthesis of Compound 153.1.

A mixture of 153.1a (prepared from 135.1a by nitro reduction andboronation with B₂pin₂ catalyzed by tetrakis Pd) (1 g, 3.07 mmol, 1.0eq), 5-bromo-1-methyl-1H-imidazole (0.74 g, 4.60 mmol, 1.5 eq),Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (0.177 g, 1.53 mmol, 0.05 eq)and potassium carbonate (1.27 g, 9.2 mmol, 3.0 eq) in mixture ofDimethoxyethane (25 mL) and water (09 mL) was degassed with argon for 30min. Further reaction mixture was irradiated under microwave at 135° C.for 1 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was cooled to r.t.,transferred in water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Combined organiclayer dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography and compound waseluted in 15% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 153.1 (0.500 g,58.18%). MS(ES): m/z 281.35 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 153.2.

Compound 153.2 was synthesized from 153.1 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 45.84%). MS (ES): m/z 531.04 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 153.3.

Compound 153.3 was synthesized from 153.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 50.73%). MS (ES): m/z 579.69 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-153.

Compound I-153 was synthesized from 153.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 37.38%). MS(ES): m/z: 495.53 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 96.14%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.39 (s, 1H), 10.49 (s, 1H),7.98 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.75 (d, J=6 Hz, 2H), 7.68-7.66 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.53 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (s, 1H), 3.76 (s, 3H),3.30 (s, 3H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 2.00 (s, 1H), 0.77-0.76 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 4H).

Example 154: Synthesis ofN-(2-((2-(difluoromethyl)-5-((5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)-5-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-154

Synthesis of compound 154.1 Compound 154.1 was synthesized from 153.2and 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:48.88%). MS(ES): m/z 653.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-154.

Compound I-154 was synthesized from 154.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 46.29%). MS(ES): m/z: 569.4 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 98.65%, HPLCpurity 98.39%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.48 (s, 1H), 9.74 (s, 1H), 8.97(s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.77 (t, J=10 Hz, 3H), 7.60-7.58 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 7.23 (t, 1H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 3.11(s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 6H).

Example 155: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((3-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-155

Synthesis of Compound 155.1.

To compound 66.4c (0.180 g, 7.2 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH, 10% Pd/C (0.072g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through the reaction mixture for 4 h.Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed andwashed with MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 1.2(0.130 g, 82.14%). MS(ES): m/z 219.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 155.2.

Compound 155.2 was synthesized from 155.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 31.65%). MS(ES): m/z 504.94 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 155.3.

Compound was synthesized from 155.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamide usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 51.12%). MS(ES): m/z 540.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-155.

Compound I-155 was synthesized from 155.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 61.25%). MS(ES): m/z: 469.35 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.12%, HPLCpurity: 97.52%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.50 (s, 1H), 10.56 (s, 1H),8.23 (s, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 7.62-7.60 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.45 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.09 (t, 1H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 3.69 (s,3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.01 (s, 1H), 0.76-0.74 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 4H).

Example 156: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-156

Synthesis of Compound 156.1.

Compound 156.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 64.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 38.08%). MS(ES): m/z 531.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 156.2.

Compound was synthesized from 156.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamide usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 44.52%). MS(ES): m/z 579.67 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-156.

Compound I-156 was synthesized from 156.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 43.46%). MS(ES): m/z: 495.4 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 99.46%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.48 (s, 1H), 10.51 (s, 1H),8.27-8.25 (d, J=8.4 Hz 1H), 7.81 (s, 2H), 7.68-7.60 (m, 4H), 3.71 (s,3H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 1.25 (s, 1H), 0.85 (bs,4H).

Example 157: Synthesis ofN-(7-((3-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-157

Synthesis of Compound 157.1.

Compound 157.1 was synthesized 157.1a (prepared by hydrogenation of66.4b) and 98.4 using general procedure A. (Yield: 34.44%). MS(ES): m/z468.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 157.2.

Compound 157.2 was synthesized from 157.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 54.73%). MS(ES): m/z 517.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-157.

Compound I-157 was synthesized from using general procedure C. (Yield:53.55%). MS(ES): m/z: 433.39 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 99.15%, HPLC purity99.20%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.55 (s, 1H), 7.78 (s, 1H), 7.54-7.46(m, 3H), 7.2-7.19 (m, 2H), 4.12 (s, 3H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 3.71 (s, 3H),3.62 (s, 3H) 1.96 (s, 1H), 0.76 (s, 4H).

Example 158: Synthesis ofN-(7-((3-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-158

Synthesis of Compound 158.1.

To compound 66.4c (0.700 g, 28.2 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH, 10% Pd/C (0.280g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for 4 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed and washedwith MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 158.1 (0.470 g,76.37%). MS(ES): m/z 219.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 158.2.

Compound 158.2 was synthesized from 158.1 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 22.90%). MS(ES): m/z 467.97 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 158.3.

Compound 158.3 was synthesized from 158.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 48.89%). MS(ES): m/z 517.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-158.

Compound I-158 was synthesized from 158.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 60.85%). MS(ES): m/z: 433.42 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100.00%, HPLCpurity: 97.85%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.66 (s, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H),7.77 (s, 1H), 7.60-7.58 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.47 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H),7.26-7.24 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 3.72 (s, 3H) 2.62 (s, 3H),2.47 (s, 3H) 2.02 (s, 1H), 0.78 (bs, 4H).

Example 159: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(3-methyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-159

Synthesis of Compound 159.1.

Compound 159.1 was synthesized from 2-(methylthio)aniline and 13.4 usinggeneral procedure A. (Yield: 102%). MS(ES): m/z 425.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 159.2.

To a solution of 159.1 (0.1 g, 0.235 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) wasadded meta-chloro perbenzoic acid (0.08 g, 0.470 mmol, 2.0 eq) at 0° C.and stirred the reaction mixture at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred into aqueous solution of NaHCO₃ andextracted with CH₂C12. Organic layer was concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography using 20%ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 159.2 (0.09 g, Yield: 83.70%).MS(ES): m/z 457.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 159.3.

Compound 159.3 was synthesized from 159.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 40.17%). MS(ES): m/z 506.54 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-159.

Compound I-159 was synthesized from 159.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 74.98%). MS(ES): m/z: 422.32 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 97.70%, HPLCpurity 97.90%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.68 (s, 1H), 10.75 (s, 1H),8.79 (s, 1H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.95-7.93 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.79-7.79 (d,J=3.2 Hz, 2H), 7.39 (m, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H) 2.07-2.01 (s, 1H), 0.793 (s,3H).

Example 160: Synthesis of6-((7-((2-methoxy-4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-160

Synthesis of Compound 160.1.

Compound 160.1 was synthesized from 142.4 and 6-aminopicolinotrile usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 28.75%). MS(ES): m/z 536.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-160.

Compound I-160 was synthesized from 160.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 94.21%). MS(ES): m/z 452.5 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.45%, HPLCpurity: 97.96%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.57 (s, 1H), 11.23 (s, 1H),10.51 (s, 1H), 10.07 (s, 1H), 8.23-8.14 (m, 2H), 7.82-7.80 (t, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.61-7.59 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 7.51-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.25-7.17 (m, 2H),3.87 (s, 3H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H).

Example 161: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-161

Synthesis of Compound 161.1.

To a solution of 3-methoxy-4-nitrobenzoic acid (25.0 g, 126 mmol, 1.0eq) in CH₂Cl₂ at 0° C. added dimethylformamide (0.463 g, 6.3 mmol, 0.05eq) followed by oxalyl chloride(32.20 g, 253 mmol, 2 eq) dropwise.Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h. After completion ofreaction, oxalyl chloride and CH₂Cl₂ was concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. Then reaction mixture was directly used in next step.161.1 (27 g, 98.76%). MS(ES): m/z 216.59 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 161.2.

To a compound 161.1 (27 g, 125 mmol, 1.0 eq) in toluene (560 ml) addedethyl acetimidate hydrochloride (17.02 g, 137 mmol, 1.1 eq) andtriethylamine (31.6 g, 313 mmol, 2.5 eq) at 0° C. Reaction mixture wasstirred for 24 h at r.t. Upon completion, reaction mixture wastransferred into cold then extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude 161.2 (28 g, 4.21%). MS(ES): m/z 267.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 161.3.

To crude 161.2 (28.0 g, 105 mmol, 1.0 eq) in carbon tetrachloride (560ml), methyl hydrazine (5.32 g, 115 mmol, 1.1 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas transferred into cold water and extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 2.5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluantto obtain pure 161.3 (5.5 g, 21.07%). MS(ES): m/z 249.24 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 161.4.

To compound 161.3 (5.5 g, 22 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH, 10% Pd/C (1.0 g) wasadded. Hydrogen was purged through the reaction mixture for 4 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed and washedwith MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 161.4 (4.5 g,93.06%). MS(ES): m/z 219.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 161.5.

Compound 161.5 was synthesized from 161.4 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 13.21%). MS(ES): m/z 504.94 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 161.6.

Compound 161.6 was synthesized from 161.5 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 47.77%). MS(ES): m/z 553.59 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-161.

Compound I-161 was synthesized from 161.6 using general procedure C.(Yield: 55.76%). MS(ES): m/z: 469.52 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 96.23%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.55 (s, 1H), 10.64 (s, 1H),8.23 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.57-7.55 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.46 s, 1H),7.41-7.39 (d, J=8 Hz, 2H), 3.93 (s, 6H), 2.30 (s, 3H) 2.03-2.01 (d,J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 0.79 (bs, 4H).

Example 162: Synthesis ofN-(7-((2-methoxy-3-(5-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-162

Synthesis of Compound 162.1.

Compound 162.1 was synthesized as per experimental protocol 1-55

Synthesis of Compound 162.2.

Compound 162.2 was synthesized from 98.4 and 162.1 using generalprocedure. A (Yield: 30.37%). MS(ES): m/z 370.81 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 162.3.

Compound 162.3 was synthesized from 162.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure. B (Yield: 32.11%). MS(ES): m/z 503.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-162.

Compound I-162 was synthesized from 162.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 65.06%). MS(ES): m/z: 419.34 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 96.98%, HPLCpurity 97.27%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.33 (s, 1H), 10.42 (s, 1H),8.27 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 7.57-7.55 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H),7.33-7.29 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.22-7.20 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.35 (s, 3H),2.48 (s, 3H) 2.32 (s, 3H), 1.10-1.97 (t, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 0.76 (s, 4H).

Example 163: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-163

Synthesis of Compound 163.1.

Compound 163.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 161.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 16.32%). MS(ES): m/z 468.51 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 163.2.

Compound 163.2 was synthesized from 163.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 45.29%). MS(ES): m/z 517.52 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-163.

Compound I-163 was synthesized from 163.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 79.63%). MS(ES): m/z: 433.4 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 100%, HPLCpurity 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.42 (s, 1H), 10.50 (s, 1H), 7.94(s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.59-7.57 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.36 (m, 2H),3.97 (s, 6H), 2.44 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 2.01 (bs, 1H), 0.81-0.76 (m,4H).

Example 164:N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-164

Synthesis of Compound 164.1.

To a solution of methyl 3-fluoro-4-nitrobenzoate (25 g, 125 mmol, 1.0eq) in acetonitrile (500 mL), N-methyl methanesulfonamide (15 g, 13.8mmol, 1.1 eq) and Cs₂CO₃ (81.2 g, 250 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 24 h. After completion of the reaction,the reaction mixture was concentrated, transferred into water and thenextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 164.1 (25g, 69.08%). MS(ES): m/z 289.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 164.2.

To compound 164.1 (25.0 g, 126 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (500 mL) at 0° C.added catalytic dimethylformamide (0.463 g, 6.3 mmol, 0.05 eq) followedby oxalyl chloride (32.20 g, 253 mmol, 2 eq) dropwise. Reaction mixturewas stirred at 0° C. for 2 h. After completion of reaction, oxalylchloride and CH₂Cl₂ was concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product164.2 (25 g, 98.49%). MS(ES): m/z 293.64 [M+H]⁺. This crude compound wasdirectly used in next step.

Synthesis of Compound 164.3.

To a compound 164.2 (25 g, 85 mmol, 1.0 eq) in toluene (500 ml) addedethyl acetimidate hydrochloride (8.19 g, 94.2 mmol, 1.1 eq) andtriethylamine (21.4 g, 212.3 mmol, 2.5 eq) at 0° C. Reaction mixture wasstirred for 24 h at r.t. Upon completion, reaction mixture wastransferred into cold then extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude 164.3 (25 g, 85.24%). MS(ES): m/z 344.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 164.4.

To crude compound 164.3 (25.0 g, 72.8 mmol, 1.0 eq) in carbontetrachloride (500 ml), methyl hydrazine (3.6 g, 81.01 mmol, 1.1 eq) wasadded. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred into cold water and extracted withethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 2.5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ aseluant to obtain pure 164.4 (6 g, 25.33%). MS(ES): m/z 326.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 164.5.

To compound 164.4 (6 g, 18.2 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH, 10% Pd/C (1.0 g) wasadded. Hydrogen was purged through the reaction mixture for 4 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed and washedwith MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 164.5 (4.2 g,77.11%). MS(ES): m/z 296.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 164.6.

Compound 164.6 was synthesized from 164.5 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 20.84%). MS(ES): m/z 582.04 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound 164.7 Compound 164.7 was synthesized from 164.6and cyclopropanecarboxamide using general procedure B. (Yield: 12.38%).MS(ES): m/z 630.69 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-164.

Compound I-164 was synthesized from 164.7 using general procedure C(Yield: 56.66%). MS(ES): m/z: 546.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 95.41%, HPLCpurity 95.52%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.62 (s, 1H), 10.70 (s, 1H),8.32 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.81-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.25 (t,1H), 3.95 (s, 3H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 3.14 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 2.04 (m,1H), 0.79 (s, 4H).

Example 165: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-165

Synthesis of Compound 165.1.

Compound 165.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 164.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 17.88%). MS(ES): m/z 546.06 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound 165.2 Compound 165.2 was synthesized from 165.1and cyclopropanecarboxamide using general procedure B. (Yield: 29.21%).MS(ES): m/z 594.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-165.

Compound I-165 was synthesized from 165.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 77.67%). MS(ES): m/z: 510.53 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 98.65%, HPLCpurity 95.05%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.60 (s, 1H), 10.58 (s, 1H),8.61-8.59 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 2H), 7.69-7.65 (m,1H), 4.00 (s, 3H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.27 (s,3H), 1.30 (s, 1H), 0.86 (bs, 4H).

Example 166: Synthesis ofN-(2-((2-(difluoromethyl)-5-((5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)-5-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-N-methyl-methanesulfonamide,I-166

Synthesis of Compound 166.1.

Compound 166.1 was synthesized as per experimental protocol in 1-164.

Synthesis of Compound 162.1.

Compound 166.2 was synthesized from 166.1 and5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield: 60.91%).MS(ES): m/z 668.74 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-166.

Compound I-166 was synthesized from 166.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 84.99%). MS(ES): m/z: 584.49 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 98.17%, HPLCpurity 95.87%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.52 (s, 1H), 9.78 (s, 1H), 9.01(s, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 7.99-7.99 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.89-7.80 (m, 2H),7.52 (s, 1H), 7.23 (t, 1H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 3.17 (s, 3H),2.39 (s, 6H), 2.30 (s, 3H).

Example 167: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(3-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-N5-(4-fluoro-5-(3-methoxyazetidin-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-167

Synthesis of Compound 167.1.

To compound 5-bromo-4-fluoropyridin-2-amine (1.0 g, 5.23 mmol, 1.0 eq)in 1,4-dioxane (25 mL) was added 3-methoxyazetidine hydrochloride (1.29g, 10.47 mmol, 2.0 eq), Cs₂CO₃ (6.84 g, 20.94 mmol, 4.0 eq). Thereaction mixture was degassed for 10 min. under argon atmosphere, thenPd₂(dba)₃ (0.047 g, 0.52 mmol, 0.1 eq) and Xantphos (0.605 g, 1.047mmol, 0.2 eq) were added, again degassed for 5 min. The reaction wasstirred at 110° C. for 3 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was cooledto r.t., transferred in water and product was extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, washed with brine, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography using 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant toobtain pure 167.1 (0.145 g, 14.05%). MS(ES): m/z 198.15 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 167.2.

Compound 167.2 was synthesized from 167.1 and 542.1 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 45.49%). MS(ES): m/z 665.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-167.

Compound I-167 was synthesized from 167.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 79.51%). MS(ES): m/z: 581.4 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 98.59%, HPLCpurity 97.07%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.45 (s, 1H), 9.58 (s, 1H), 8.16(s, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.67-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.38 (t, J=13.6 Hz, 2H),7.17 (s, 1H), 7.02 (s, 1H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 3.95 (s, 3H), 3.66 (s, 1H),3.24 (s, 3H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 1.24 (s, 4H).

Example 168: Synthesis ofN7-(3-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-N5-(4-fluoro-5-(3-methoxyazetidin-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-168

Synthesis of Compound 168.1.

Compound 186.1 was synthesized from 167.1 and 542.1 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 40.32%). MS(ES): m/z 629.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-168.

Compound I-168 was synthesized from 168.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 45.80%). MS(ES): m/z: 545.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 96.77%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.35 (s, 1H), 9.37 (s, 1H),8.07-8.04 (d, J=15.2 Hz, 1H), 7.71-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.60-7.567 (d, J=12.4Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.09 (s, 1H), 3.94 (s, 6H), 3.24 (s, 3H),3.18-3.16 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.44 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 1.24 (s, 4H).

Example 169:N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-169

Synthesis of Compound 169.1.

A mixture of 2-bromo-1,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazole (1.0 g, 5.71 mmol, 1.0eq) andN-(2-amino-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)-N-methylmethaneSulfonamide(2.04 g, 6.28 mmol, 1.1 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) was degassed withargon for 10 min followed by addition of[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride(0.208 g,0.28 mmol, 0.05 eq) and potassium carbonate(0.236 g, 1.71 mmol, 3.0 eq).Reaction mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 24 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred into cold water and extracted withethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 15% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain pure 169.1 (0.4 g, 23.78%). MS(ES): m/z296.37 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 169.2.

Compound 169.2 was synthesized from 169.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 39.33%). MS(ES): m/z 581.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 169.3.

Compound 169.3 was synthesized from 169.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 53.57%). MS(ES): m/z 629.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-169.

Compound I-169 was synthesized from 169.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 44.90%). MS(ES): m/z: 545.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 100%, HPLCpurity 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.56 (s, 1H), 10.68 (s, 1H), 8.23(s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.69-7.65 (t, 2H),7.40 (s, 1H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 2.25 (s, 3H),2.02-1.99 (m, 1H), 0.78 (m, 4H).

Example 170:N-(7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-2-(N-methylmethyl-sulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-170

Synthesis of Compound 170.1.

Compound 170.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 169.1 as per experimentalprocedure in 1-169.

Synthesis of Compound 170.2.

Compound 170.2 was synthesized from 170.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure A. (Yield: 35.17%). MS(ES): m/z 545.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-170.

Compound I-170 was synthesized from 170.1 using general procedure C(Yield: 56.39%). MS(ES): m/z: 509.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 98.88%, HPLCpurity 95.13%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.40 (s, 1H), 10.49 (s, 1H),7.99 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.69-7.65 (m, 2H), 6.79 (s,1H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 3.15 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.24 (s,3H), 1.99 (s, 1H), 0.76 (m, 4H).

Example 171: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropaneCarboxamide,I-171

Synthesis of Compound 171.1.

To a solution of 153.3 (1.0 g, 3.06 mmol, 1.0 eq) and3-bromo-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole (0.48 g, 3.06 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture of1,4-dioxane and water, potassium carbonate (0.84 g, 6.13 mmol, 2.0 eq)and [1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II)complex(0.24 g, 0.306 mmol, 0.1 eq) with CH₂Cl₂ were added. Reaction mixturewas degassed for 15 min and then stirred at 110° C. for 2 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction, reaction mixture was transferred to waterand extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain the crudematerial. This was purified by column chromatography using 20% ethylacetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 171.1 (0.450 g, 26.18%). MS(ES): m/z 281.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 171.2.

Compound 171.2 was synthesized from 171.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 37.15%). MS(ES): m/z 567.16 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 171.3.

Compound 171.3 was synthesized from 171.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 36.83%). MS(ES): m/z 615.46 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-171.

Compound I-171 was synthesized from 171.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 96.55%). MS(ES): m/z: 531.49 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.88%, HPLCpurity: 97.24%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.54 (s, 1H), 10.64 (s, 1H),8.15 (s, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.87-7.77 (m, 3H), 7.61-7.59 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.25 (t, 1H), 6.81-6.80 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (s, 3H), 3.25 (s,3H), 3.10 (s, 3H), 1.99 (s, 1H), 0.77 (bs, 4H).

Example 172: Synthesis of N-(7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-172

Synthesis of Compound 172.1.

A mixture of 4,6-dichloropyridine-2,3-diamine (0.500 g, 2.81 mmol, 1eq), and trifluroacetic acid (3.5 mL), was heated at 90° C. for 16 h.After completion of reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred intoNaHCO₃ solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. Combined Organic layerdried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product.This was purified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in25% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 172.1. (0.350 g, 48.67%),MS(ES): m/z 257.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 172.2.

To a solution of 172.1 (0.350 g, 1.37 mmol, 1 eq), in tetrahydrofuran(6.3 mL), was added dihydropyran (0.80 g, 9.5 mmol, 7 eq), andPyridinium p-toluenesulfonate (0.034 g, 0.13 mmol, 0.1 eq). Reactionmixture was heated at 70° C. for 16 h. After completion of reaction, thereaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. Thiswas purified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 25%ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 172.2. (0.350 g, 43.01%), MS(ES):m/z 341.13 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 172.3.

Compound 172.3 was synthesized from 172.2 and 14.1a using generalprocedure A to obtain 1.4. (Yield: 17.14%). MS (ES): m/z 509.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 172.4.

Compound 172.4 was synthesized from 172.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 60.13%). MS (ES): m/z 558.54 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-172.

Compound I-172 was synthesized from 172.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.55%). MS(ES): m/z: 474.42 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 98.68%, HPLCpurity 99.12%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 14.02 (s, 1H), 10.61 (s, 1H),7.76-7.74 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.54 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 7.38-7.34 (t,J=8 Hz, 2H), 4.47 (s, 3H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 1.57 (s, 1H), 0.85 (s, 4H).

Example 173: Synthesis ofN-(5-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-2-((5-((5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-173

Synthesis of Compound 173.1.

Compound 173.1 was synthesized as per experimental protocol in 1-164.

Synthesis of Compound 173.2.

Compound 173.2 was synthesized from 173.1 and5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield: 47.45%).MS(ES): m/z 632.76 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-173.

Compound I-173 was synthesized from 173.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.73%). MS(ES): m/z: 548.42 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 100%, HPLCpurity 99.74%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.49 (s, 1H), 9.70 (s, 1H),8.52-8.47 (m, 2H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.85-7.85 (d, J=1.6 Hz,1H), 7.71-7.69 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 3.21 (s,3H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H).

Example 174:N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(N-methyl-methysulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-174

Synthesis of Compound 174.1.

Compound 174.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 171.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 33.66%). MS(ES): m/z 531.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 174.2.

Compound 174.2 was synthesized from 174.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 29.44%). MS(ES): m/z 579.84 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-174.

Compound I-174 was synthesized from 174.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 78.01%). MS(ES): m/z: 495.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.36 (s, 1H), 10.46 (s, 1H),7.96-7.96 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (s, 1H), 7.83-7.76 (m, 3H), 7.61-7.58(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.78-6.78 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 3.24 (s,3H), 3.13 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 1.99-1.97 (m, 1H), 0.77-0.73 (m, 4H).

Example 175: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-Carboxamide,I-175

Synthesis of Compound 175.1.

To a mixture of compound 2-bromo-1,4-dimethyl-1H-imidazole (1 g, 3.0mmol, 1.0 eq) andN-(2-amino-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)-N-methylmethane-Sulfonamide(0.8 g, 4.5 mmol, 1.5 eq) in a mixture of dioxane (0.8 mL) and water(0.2 mL), potassium carbonate (1.2 g, 0.91 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was degassed for 15 min and then stirred at 110° C. for2 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred to water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerwere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo toget the crude material. This was purified by column chromatography using8% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtain 175.1 (0.4 g, 23.78%).MS(ES): m/z 295.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 175.2.

Compound 175.2 was synthesized from 175.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 42.94%). MS(ES): m/z 581.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 175.3.

Compound 175.3 was synthesized from 175.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 51.16%). MS(ES): m/z 629.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-175.

Compound I-175 was synthesized from 175.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 56.78%). MS(ES): m/z: 545.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.64%, HPLCpurity: 97.84%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.71 (s, 1H), 10.80 (s, 1H),8.45 (s, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 2H), 7.53 (s, 1H),7.27 (t, 1H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 2.34 (s, 3H),2.06 (s, 1H), 0.87-0.80 (m, 4H).

Example 176: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-2-(N-methylmethyl-sulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-carboxamide,I-176

Synthesis of Compound 176.1.

Compound 176.1 was synthesized from 175.1 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 41.62%). MS(ES): m/z 545.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 176.2.

Compound 176.2 was synthesized from 176.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 48.65%). MS(ES): m/z 593.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-176.

Compound I-176 was synthesized from 176.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 54.97%). MS(ES): m/z: 509.53 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.80%, HPLCpurity: 98.76%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.43 (s, 1H), 10.53 (s, 1H),8.04 (s, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.707 (s, 2H), 7.09 (s, 1H),3.78 (s, 3H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 3.17 (s, 3H), 2.18 (s, 3H),2.00 (s, 1H), 0.77-0.75 (m, 4H).

Example 177: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-177

Synthesis of Compound 177.1.

Compound 177.1 was synthesized from 2-(methylthio)aniline and 98.4 usinggeneral procedure A. (Yield: 8.95%). MS(ES): m/z 389.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 177.2.

To a solution of 177.1 (0.11 g, 0.282 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) wasadded meta-chloro perbenzoic acid (0.097 g, 0.564 mmol, 2.0 eq) at 0° C.and stirred the reaction mixture at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred into aqueous solution of NaHCO₃ andextracted with CH₂Cl₂. Organic layer was concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography using 20%ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 177.2 (0.09 g, Yield: 75.60%).MS(ES): m/z 421.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 177.3.

Compound 177.3 was synthesized from 177.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 59.76%). MS(ES): m/z 470.56 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-177.

Compound I-177 was synthesized from 177.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 44.79%). MS(ES): m/z: 386.33 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 97.71%, HPLCpurity 93.60%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.52 (s, 1H), 10.61 (s, 1H),8.62 (s, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.93-7.91 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (s, 2H),7.30 (s, 1H), 3.15 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.00 (s, 1H), 0.76 (s, 4H).

Example 178: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((6-cyanopyridin-2-yl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)-5-(difluoromethyl)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-178

Synthesis of Compound 178.1.

Compound 178.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 195.3 using generalprocedure A to obtain 1.2. (Yield: 25.07%). MS (ES): m/z 514.94 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 178.2.

Compound 178.2 was synthesized from 6-aminopicolinonitrile and 178.1using general procedure B. (Yield: 31.01%). MS (ES): m/z 597.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 178.3.

To a solution of 178.2 (0.072 g, 1.2 mmol, 1 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ was allowedto cool at 0° C. DAST (0.019 g, 1.2 mmol, 1 eq) was added dropwise tothe reaction mixture. The reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 5 hr.After completion of reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred intosaturated solution of NaHCO₃ and extracted with CH₂C2. Combined organiclayer dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography and compound waseluted in 15% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 178.3 (0.042,56.26%). MS(ES): m/z 619.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound I-178. Compound I-178 was synthesized from 178.3using general procedure C. (Yield: 82.67%). MS(ES): m/z: 535.30 [M+H]⁺,LCMS purity: 96.21%, HPLC purity: 98.08%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.63(s, 1H), 10.18 (s, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H), 8.18-8.16 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.890-7.88 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.74-7.72 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.49 (m,2H), 7.25 (s, 1H), 7.07 (s, 1H), 3.27 (s, 3H) 3.16 (s, 3H).

Example 179: Synthesis of3-((5-(cyclopropanecarboxamido)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)-2-methoxybenzoicacid, I-179

Synthesis of Compound 179.1.

To a solution of cyclopropanesulfonyl chloride (1.0 g, 7.11 mmol, 1.0eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (8 mL) at 0° C., methylamine (2M in tetrahydrofuran) (10.7mL, 21.4 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added. After 5 min, triethylamine (1.4 mL,10.7 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added dropwise. Reaction mixture was stirred atr.t. for 24 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixturewas transferred into water and extracted with CH₂Cl₂. Organic layerswere combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to obtain 179.1 (0.9 g, 93.6%). MS(ES): m/z 136.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 179.2.

To compound 179.1 (0.9 g, 6.38 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetonitrile (10 mL),Cs₂CO₃ (3.1 g, 9.57 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added. After 10 min, d1-fluoro-2-nitrobenzene (1.3 g, 9.57 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 24 h. After completion of the reaction,the reaction mixture was transferred into water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 179.2 (1.2 g, 73.41%).MS(ES): m/z 257.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 179.3.

To compound 179.2 (1.2 g, 4.68 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (15 mL), 10% Pd/C(0.3 g) was added. Hydrogen gas was purged into the reaction mixture for30 min. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wasfiltered through celite bed and washed with MeOH. Filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo to obtain 179.3 (0.9 g, 84.94%). MS(ES): m/z227.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 179.4.

Compound 179.4 was synthesized from 179.3 and 13.4 using from generalprocedure A. (Yield: 27.85%). MS(ES): m/z 512.46 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 179.5.

Compound 179.5 was synthesized from 179.4 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 44.42%). MS(ES): m/z 595.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-179.

Compound I-179 was synthesized from 179.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 53.76%). MS(ES): m/z: 511.31 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 96.15%, HPLCpurity 94.37%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.56 (s, 1H), 10.14 (s, 1H),8.14-8.11 (m, 2H), 7.90-7.86 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.79-7.72 (m, 2H),7.54-7.47 (m, 3H), 7.28-7.24 (m, 2H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 2.88 (s, 1H),1.08-1.06 (d, 2H) 0.91 (s, 2H).

Example 180: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((6-cyanopyridin-2-yl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylcyclopropanesulfonamide,I-180

Synthesis of Compound 180.1.

Compound 180.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 180.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 32.09%). MS(ES): m/z 476.99 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 180.2.

Compound 180.2 was synthesized from 180.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure A. (Yield: 32.09%). MS(ES): m/z 476.99 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-180.

Compound I-180 was synthesized from 180.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 78.48%). MS(ES): m/z: 475.25 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.69%, HPLCpurity: 97.32%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.41 (s, 1H), 9.95 (s, 1H),8.02-8.00 (d, J=8.4 Hz 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.85-7.77 (m, 2H), 7.71-7.69(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.41 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),7.21-7.17 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.89 (s, 1H), 2.476 (s, 3H),1.12-1.09 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H) 0.93 (bs, 2H).

Example 181: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((6-cyanopyridin-2-yl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylethanesulfonamide,I-181

Synthesis of Compound 181.1

Compound 181.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 190.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 16.93%). MS(ES): m/z 464.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 181.2.

Compound 181.2 was synthesized from 6-aminopicolinonitrile and 181.1using general procedure B. (Yield: 50.15%). MS(ES): m/z 547.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-181.

Compound I-182 was synthesized using from 182.2 general procedure C.(Yield: 99.02%). MS(ES): m/z: 463.30 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.31%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.83 (s, 1H), 10.02 (s, 1H),8.00 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.86-7.82 (t, 1H), 7.73-7.71 (d, J=7.6 HZ,1H), 7.66-7.64 (d, J=7.6 HZ, 1H), 7.54-7.50 (t, 1H), 7.45-7.43 (d, 1H),7.36 (s, 1H), 7.26-7.22 (t, 1H), 3.40-3.38 (m, 2H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 2.51(s, 3H), 1.30-1.26 (t, 3H).

Example 182: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-182

Synthesis of Compound 182.1.

Compound 182.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 232.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 54.87%). MS(ES): m/z 571.38 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 182.2.

Compound 182.2 was synthesized from 182.1 and cyclopropanecarboxyamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 29.32%). MS(ES): m/z 619.51 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-182.

Compound I-182 was synthesized from 182.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 49.60%). MS(ES): m/z: 535.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 99.71%, HPLCpurity 99.39%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.54 (s, 1H), 10.63 (s, 1H),8.06 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.60-7.55 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.53 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.25 (t, 1H), 4.00-3.97 (d, J=10.8 Hz,2H), 3.49-3.48 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 2H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 3.08 (s, 3H), 2.84 (m,1H), 2.04-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.73 (m, 4H), 0.78-0.77 (d, J=6 Hz, 4H).

Example 183: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-cyclopropyl-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-183

Synthesis of Compound 183.1.

Compound 183.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 183.1a using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 14.62%). MS(ES): m/z 527.00 [M+H]⁺

Synthesis of Compound 183.2.

Compound 183.2 was synthesized from 183.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 51.49%). MS(ES): m/z 575.65 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-183.

Compound I-183 was synthesized from 183.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 78.10%). MS(ES): m/z: 491.30 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.14%, HPLCpurity: 95.31%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.50 (s, 1H), 10.59 (s, 1H),8.00 (s, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.46-7.43 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=1.6Hz, 2H), 7.23 (t, 1H), 3.17 (m, 3H), 3.05 (s, 3H), 2.00-1.98 (t, J=6.4Hz, 2H), 1.00-0.98 (m, 2H), 0.77-0.75 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 4H), 0.67-0.66 (d,J=5.6 Hz, 2H).

Example 184: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-cyclopropyl-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamidee,I-184

Synthesis of Compound 184.1.

Compound 184.1 was synthesized from 183.1a and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 21.58%). MS(ES): m/z 491.02 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 184.2.

Compound 184.2 was synthesized from 184.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 53.75%). MS(ES): m/z 539.67 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-184.

Compound I-184 was synthesized from 184.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 72.92%) MS(ES): m/z: 455.40 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.98%, HPLCpurity: 95.02%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.32 (s, 1H), 10.42 (s, 1H),7.74 (s, 1H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.42 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.33 (d, J=2Hz, 1H), 7.13-7.11 (m, 1H), 3.17 (s, 3H), 3.07 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H),1.99-1.92 (m, 2H), 1.07-0.95 (m, 2H), 0.75-0.75 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 6H).

Example 185: Synthesis ofN7-(4-chloro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(6-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-185

Synthesis of Compound 185.1.

Compound 185.1 was synthesized from 58.2 and methylpyridazin-3-amineusing general procedure B. (Yield: 35.39%). MS(ES): m/z 565.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-185.

Compound I-185 was synthesized from 185.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 79.09%). MS(ES): m/z: 480.20 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.41%, HPLCpurity: 98.01%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.81 (s, 1H), 10.99 (s, 1H),9.02 (s, 1H), 8.24-8.22 (d, J=8 Hz 1H), 7.97-7.96 (d, J=2 Hz, 2H),7.91-7.81 (m, 2H), 7.28 (s, 1H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 2.59 (s,3H).

Example 186: Synthesis of6-((7-((4-chloro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-186

Synthesis of Compound 186.3.

Compound 186.3 was synthesized from 6-aminopicolinonitrile and 126.2using general procedure B. (Yield: 24.18%). MS (ES): m/z 539.02 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-186.

Compound I-186 was synthesized from 186.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 74.08%). MS(ES): m/z: 454.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.59%, HPLCpurity: 97.61%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.05 (s, 1H), 8.77 (s, 1H),7.96-7.94 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.87-7.85 (t, J=3.6 Hz, 3H), 7.64 (s, 1H),7.49-7.44 (m, 1H), 7.13-7.11 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 3.30 (s, 3H) 2.48 (s, 3H).

Example 187: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-187

Synthesis of Compound 187.1.

To a solution of 1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-amine (1 g, 9.0 mmol, 1.0eq), in isopropyl alcohol(20 mL) was added Isoamyl nitrile (1.58 g,13.50 mmol, 1.5 eq) and Diidomethane (4.21 g, 15.7 mmol, 1.75 eq). Thereaction mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 16 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture transferred into 10% HCl solution and washed withhexane. Aqueous layer neutralized by sodium hydroxide solution andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 4% ethylacetate in hexane to obtain pure 187.1 (0.750 g, 37.55%). MS(ES): m/z223.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 187.2.

To a solution of 187.1 (0.750 g, 3.38 mmol, 1.5 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (12mL) and water(3 mL) was addedN-(2-amino-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide(0.740 g, 2.25 mmol, 1 eq), and potassium carbonate (1.4 g, 10.10 mmol,3 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.[1,1′-Bisdiphenylphosphinoferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride (0.074 g,1.013 mmol, 0.03 eq), was added into reaction mixture and again reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. Further reaction mixture wasstirred at 110° C. for 3 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturetransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to obtain pure 187.2 (0.500 g, 75.42%).MS(ES): m/z 295.37 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 187.3.

Compound 187.3 was synthesized from 187.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 28.88%). MS(ES): m/z 581.05 [M+H]⁺

Synthesis of Compound 187.4.

Compound 187.4 was synthesized from 187.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 46.13%). MS(ES): m/z 629.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-187.

Compound I-187 was synthesized from 187.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 53.28%). MS(ES): m/z: 545.40 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 100%, HPLCpurity 99.78%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.67 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H),7.94-7.94 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.82-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.59-7.57 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.39-7.13 (t, 1H), 7.26 (t, 1H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.24(s, 3H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 2.00-1.99 (d, J=6 Hz, 1H),0.78-0.76 (bs, 4H).

Example 188: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-cyclobutyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-188

Synthesis of Compound 188.1.

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene (1.0 g, 4.55 mmol, 1.0eq) in mixture of toluene (12 mL) and water (5 mL) were addedcyclopropyl boronic acid (0.51 g, 5.91 mmol, 1.3 eq) and potassiumcarbonate (1.25 g, 9.1 mmol, 2.0 eq). The reaction mixture was degassedfor 10 min under argon atmosphere, and palladium acetate (0.102 g, 0.455mmol, 0.1 eq) and Tricyclohexylphosphine (0.255 g, 0.91 mmol, 0.2 eq)were added. Reaction mixture was again degassed for 10 min and stirredat 80° C. for 5 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferredinto water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers werecombined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography and compound waseluted in 10% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluent to obtain 188.1. (0.81g, 98.36%). MS(ES): m/z 182.17 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 188.2.

To a solution of 188.1 (0.81 g, 4.47 mmol, 1.0 eq) inN,N-Dimethylformamide (10 mL) was added sodium thiomethoxide (0.313 g,4.47 mmol, 1.0 eq). Reaction mixture was stirred at 150° C. for 5 h.Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferred into water andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 15% ethylacetate in hexane as eluent to obtain 199.2. (0.78 g, 83.37%). MS(ES):m/z 210.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 188.3.

To a solution of 188.2 (0.78 g, 3.73 mmol, 1.0 eq) in ethanol (10 mL),10% Pd/C (0.060 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reactionmixture for 2-3 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filteredthrough celite-bed and washed with ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated invacuo to obtain 188.3 (0.63 g, 94.28%). MS(ES): m/z 180.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 188.4.

To compound 188.3 (0.63 g, 3.51 mmol, 1.00 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (6 mL) at 0°C., m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (2.119 g, 12.28 mmol, 3.5 eq) was addedportionwise. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 30 min. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred inwater and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was thenwashed with NaHCO₃. The Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 188.4 (0.65 g, 87.55%). MS(ES): m/z 212.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 188.5.

Compound 188.5 was synthesized from 188.4 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 28.42%). MS(ES): m/z 461.553 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 188.6.

Compound 188.6 was synthesized from 188.5 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 39.39%). MS(ES): m/z 510.29 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-188.

Compound I-188 was synthesized from 188.6 using general procedure C(Yield: 93.15%). MS(ES): m/z: 426.29 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 100%, HPLCpurity 99.05%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.67 (s, 1H), 10.65 (s, 1H),8.43 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.62-7.60 (t, J=3.6 Hz, 2H), 7.46-7.44 (t,J=2 Hz, 1H), 3.46 (s, 3H), 3.16 (s, 3H), 2.10-2.06 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.91(m, 1H), 1.02-1.00 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 0.748 (s, 6H).

Example 189: Synthesis ofN7-(4-chloro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-methyl-N5-(6-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-189

Synthesis of Compound 189.1.

Compound was synthesized from 6-methylpyridazin-3-amine and 126.2 usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 22.18%). MS(ES): m/z 528.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-189.

Compound I-189 was synthesized fro 189.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 79.03%). MS(ES): m/z: 444.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.04%, HPLCpurity: 98.11%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.63 (s, 1H), 9.68 (s, 1H),9.87 (s, 1H), 8.64 (s, 1H), 8.19-8.17 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.78 (m,2H), 7.44-7.42 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s,3H), 2.45 (s, 3H).

Example 190: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((6-cyanopyridin-2-yl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylethanesulfonamide,I-190

Synthesis of Compound 190.1.

To a solution of N-methyl-2-nitroaniline (0.5 g, 3.28 mmol, 1.0 eq) indimethylformamide (10 mL) at 0° C., sodium hydride (0.33 g, 8.2 mmol,2.5 eq) was added portionwise. Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for30 min. Then ethanesulfonyl chloride (0.84 g, 6.57 mmol, 2.0 eq) wasadded dropwise. Reaction mixture was allowed to stir at 110° C. for 18h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred into ice-cold water and extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography using 15% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant toobtain pure 190.1 (0.7 g, 87.21%). MS(ES): m/z 245.16 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 190.2.

To a solution of 190.1 (0.7 g, 2.86 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (20 mL), 10%Pd/C (0.180 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged in the reaction mixturefor 2 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wasfiltered through celite bed, washed with MeOH and concentrated in vacuoto obtain 190.2 (0.52 g, 84.68%). MS(ES): m/z 215.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 190.3.

Compound 190.3 was synthesized from 13.4 and 190.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 10.71%). MS(ES): m/z 500.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 190.4.

Compound 190.4 was synthesized from 190.3 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 38.90%). MS(ES): m/z 583.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-190.

Compound I-190 was synthesized from 190.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 89.37%). MS(ES): m/z: 499.43 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 100%, HPLCpurity 99.74%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.14 (s, 1H), 8.09-8.07 (d, J=8Hz, 1H), 7.99-7.98 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 7.92-7.88 (t, J=2 Hz, 1H),7.74-7.72 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.58-7.57 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.52 (d,J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.41 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.04 (m, 2H), 3.31-3.30 (q, J=7.2Hz, 2H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 1.31-1.25 (s, 3H).

Example 191: Synthesis of6-((7-((4-chloro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-191

Synthesis of Compound 191.1.

Compound was synthesized from 58.2 and 6-aminopicolinonitrile usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 23.43%). MS(ES): m/z 490.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-191.

Compound I-191 was synthesized from compound 191.1 using generalprocedure C. (Yield: 79.09%) MS(ES): m/z 490.33 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity:99.82%, HPLC purity: 99.66%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.69 (s, 1H),10.23 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.08 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.88 (m,4H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.51-7.49 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (t, 1H), 3.32 (s,3H).

Example 192: Synthesis of(1R,2R)—N-(7-((4-chloro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-192

Synthesis of Compound 192.1.

Compound 192.1 was synthesized from(1R,2R)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide and 126.2 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 11.84%). MS(ES): m/z 522.38 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-192.

Compound I-192 was synthesized from 192.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 62.74%). MS(ES): m/z: 438.30 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.90%, HPLCpurity: 97.33%, Chiral HPLC purity: 94%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.59(s, 1H), 10.80 (s, 1H), 8.61 (s, 1H), 7.91-7.73 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 4H),4.95-4.78 (m, 1H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 1.52-1.46 (m, 1H),1.25-1.20 (m, 2H).

Example 193: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-193

Synthesis of Compound 193.1.

Compound 193.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 187.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 29.87%). MS(ES): m/z 545.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound 193.2 Compound 193.2 was synthesized from 193.1and cyclopropanecarboxamide using general procedure B. (Yield: 43.96%).MS(ES): m/z 593.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound I-193.

Compound I-193 was synthesized from 193.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 46.27%). MS(ES): m/z: 509.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.73%, HPLCpurity: 99.26%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.49 (s, 1H), 10.54 (s, 1H),8.32-8.29 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.79-7.78 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H),7.71 (s, 1H), 7.65-7.63 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.50 (s, 1H), 3.77 (s, 3H),3.22 (s, 3H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 1.57 (m, 1H),0.89-0.82 (m, 4H).

Example 194: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-194

Synthesis of Compound 194.1.

Compound 194.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 197.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 25.67%). MS(ES): m/z 545.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 194.2.

Compound 194.1 was synthesized from 194.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 52.67%). MS(ES): m/z 593.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound I-194.

Compound I-194 was synthesized from 194.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 41.62%). MS(ES): m/z: 509.53 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 100.00%, HPLCpurity 96.25%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.47 (s, 1H), 10.53 (s, 1H),8.31-8.29 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (s, 1H), 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H),7.48-7.48 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.32 (m, 1H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.22 (s,3H), 3.13 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 1.10 (m, 1H), 0.85-0.82(m, 4H).

Example 195: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((6-cyanopyridin-2-yl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)-5-(difluoromethyl)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-195

Synthesis of Compound 195.1.

Compound 195.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 195.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 28.26%). MS(ES): m/z 478.54 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 195.2.

Compound was synthesized from 6-aminopicolinonitrile and 195.1 usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 31.26%). MS(ES): m/z 561.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 195.3.

To compound 195.2 in CH₂Cl₂, dimethyl aminosulfurtrichloride was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. overnight. Reaction mixture wasquenched by NaHCO₃ and then water was added and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 195.3 (0.073 g, 54.04%).MS(ES): m/z 583.49 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-195.

Compound I-195 was synthesized from 195.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 35.06%). MS(ES): m/z: 499.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 97.33%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.47 (s, 1H), 9.99 (s, 1H),8.07 (s, 1H), 8.04-8.02 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.90-7.82 (m, 3H), 7.72-7.70(d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.45-7.44 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.26 (s,3H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s, 3H).

Example 196: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-196

Synthesis of Compound 196.1.

Compound 196.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 196.1a using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 31.21%). MS(ES): m/z 535.67 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 196.2.

Compound 196.2 was synthesized from 196.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 29.65%). MS(ES): m/z 583.42 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-196.

Compound I-196 was synthesized from 196.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 63.75%). MS(ES): m/z: 499.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 98.12%, HPLCpurity 98.20%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.34 (s, 1H), 10.45 (s, 1H),7.78 (s, 2H), 7.56-7.56 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.51 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 1H),7.33-7.31 (m, 1H), 3.99-3.96 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 3.502-3.45 (m, 2H),3.20 (s, 3H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 2.86-2.78 (m, 1H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 1.99-1.97(m, 1H), 1.78-1.69 (m, 4H), 0.76 (s, 4H).

Example 197: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,1-197

Synthesis of Compound 197.1.

A solution of 153.3 (1 g, 3.07 mmol, 1.0 eq),4-bromo-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (0.650 g, 3.68 mmol, 1.2 eq) in mixtureof 1,4-dioxane (20 mL) and water (5 mL) was degassed by argon for 30min. 1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (0.224 g, 3.067 mmol, 0.1 eq),potassium carbonate (1.39 g, 0.010 mmol, 3.3 eq,) were added intoreaction mixture and again reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30min. Further reaction mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 5 h. Aftercompletion of reaction, water was added to reaction mixture andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethylacetate in hexane to obtain pure 197.1 (0.500 g, 55.41%). MS(ES): m/z295.37 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 197.2.

Compound 197.2 was synthesized from 197.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 24.44%). MS(ES): m/z 581.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 197.3.

Compound 197.3 was synthesized from 197.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 40.26%). MS(ES): m/z 629.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound I-197.

Compound I-197 was synthesized from 197.3 using general procedure C(Yield: 62.53%). MS(ES): m/z: 545.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.52%, HPLCpurity: 99.04%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.54 (s, 1H), 10.62 (s, 1H),8.11 (s, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.61-7.58 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.46 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (t, 1H), 3.81 (3H),3.23 (s, 3H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.09 (s, 1H), 0.77-0.76 (m,4H).

Example 198: Synthesis of NN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-198

Synthesis of Compound 198.1.

A mixture of 153.3 (1.0 g, 3.06 mmol, 1.0 eq) and4-bromo-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (0.580 g, 0.366 mmol, 1.1 eq) in1,4-dioxane (10 mL) was degassed with argon for 10 min. Then[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride(0.450 g,2.28 mmol, 1.1 eq) and potassium carbonate(0.620 g, 1.98 mmol, 3 eq) wasadded into it. Reaction mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 24 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred into cold water andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 15% ethylacetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 198.1 (0.520 g, 57.63%).MS(ES): m/z 295.37 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 198.2.

Compound 198.2 was synthesized from 198.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 25.78%). MS(ES): m/z 581.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 198.3.

Compound was synthesized from 198.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamide usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 34.87%). MS(ES): m/z 629.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-198.

Compound I-198 was synthesized from 198.3 using general procedure(Yield: 84.18%). MS(ES): m/z: 545.60 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.00%, HPLCpurity: 99.08%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.61 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H),7.85 (s, 1H), 7.67 (s, 2H), 7.62-7.61 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H),7.47-7.46 (dd, J=2 Hz, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (t, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.24(s, 3H), 3.11 (s, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.03-2.00 (m, 1H), 0.77-0.75 (m,4H).

Example 199: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-199

Synthesis of Compound 199.1.

Compound 199.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 198.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 24.24%). MS(ES): m/z 545.1 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 199.2.

Compound was synthesized from 198.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamide usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 42.62%). MS(ES): m/z 593.7 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-199.

Compound I-199 was synthesized using 199.2 general procedure C. (Yield:71.7%). MS(ES): m/z: 509.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.97%, HPLC purity100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.24 (s, 1H), 10.45 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s,1H), 7.80 (s, 2H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.59-7.59 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.44-7.42(m, 1H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.13 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.41(s, 3H), 1.98 (s, 1H), 0.75-0.73 (m, 4H).

Example 200: Synthesis ofN-(2-((2-(difluoromethyl)-5-((2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-(methyl-d3)methanesulfonamide,I-200

Synthesis of Compound 200.1.

To a solution of 2-nitroaniline (1.0 g, 7.24 mmol, 1.0 eq) in pyridine(2.5 mL) was added mesyl chloride (1.65 g, 14.48 mmol, 2.0 eq) at 0° C.and stirred the reaction mixture at r.t. for 20 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred into ice cold water, precipitate wasformed. Precipitate was further dissolved in mixture of tetrahydrofuran(2 mL) and 1N sodium hydroxide (3 mL) and stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Thereaction mixture was transferred into 2N HCl up to pH 7 and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layer was washed with brine, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography using 20% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 200.1 (1.0 g, Yield: 63.88%). MS(ES): m/z 217.21 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 200.2.

To a solution of 200.1 (1.0 g, 4.63 mmol, 1.0 eq) inN,N-dimethylformamide (10 mL) was added sodium hydride (0.22 g, 9.26mmol, 2.0 eq) at 0° C. and stirred the reaction mixture 10 min. Addediodomethane-d3 (1.0 g, 6.94 mmol, 1.5 eq) dropwise into reaction mixtureat 0° C. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred into ice cold water, solid was formed,filtered solid and concentrated in vacuo to obtain pure 200.2 (0.61 g,Yield: 56.54%). MS(ES): m/z 234.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 200.3.

To a solution of 200.2 (0.61 g, 2.62 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (6 mL), 10%Pd/C (0.3 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for2-3 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bedand washed with ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain200.3 (0.45 g, 84.65%). MS(ES): m/z 204.27 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 200.4.

Compound 200.4 was synthesized from 200.3 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 20.79%). MS(ES): m/z 489.95 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 200.5.

Compound 200.5 was synthesized from 2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine and200.4 using general procedure B. (Yield: 46.72%). MS(ES): m/z 576.65[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-200.

Compound I-200 was synthesized from 200.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 57.49%). MS(ES): m/z: 492.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.37%, HPLCpurity 99.02%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 7.79-7.77 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H),7.64-7.62 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.52-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.31-7.24 (m, 2H), 3.06(s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H).

Example 201: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-(methyl-d3)methanesulfonamide,I-201

Synthesis of Compound 201.1.

Compound 201.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 200.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 20.19%). MS(ES): m/z 453.97 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 201.2.

Compound 201.2 was synthesized from 201.1 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:43.83%). MS(ES): m/z 540.67 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound I-201.

Compound I-201 was synthesized from 201.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 63.01%). MS(ES): m/z: 456.5 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.03%, HPLCpurity 98.11%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.46 (s, 1H), 9.74 (s, 1H),7.88 (s, 1H), 7.73-7.71 (s, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.63 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.46-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.21-7.18 (m, 1H), 3.11 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.39(s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H).

Example 202: Synthesis ofN-(5-(difluoromethyl)-2-((2-(difluoromethyl)-5-((1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-202

Synthesis of Compound 202.1.

Compound 202.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 195.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 14.33%). MS (ES): m/z 514.94 [M+H]

Synthesis of Compound 202.2.

Compound 202.2 was synthesized from 1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-amine and202.1 using general procedure B. (Yield: 55.90%). MS (ES): m/z 575.61[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-202.

Compound I-202 was synthesized from 202.2 by treatment with DASTfollowed by general procedure C. (Yield: 22.42%). MS(ES): m/z: 513.46[M−H]+, LCMS purity: 99.68%, HPLC purity: 99.47%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400MHz): 13.22 (s, 1H), 9.21 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.80(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.65 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.52 (d, J=2 Hz,1H), 7.31-6.93 (m, 3H), 6.44 (s, 1H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.16(s, 3H).

Example 203: Synthesis of(N-(7-((4-cyclopropyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-203

Synthesis of Compound 203.1.

To a solution of 4-cyclopropyl-2-(methylthio)aniline (0.700 g, 3.90mmol, 1 eq) in acetic acid (0.7 mL) was added 30% hydrogen peroxide(2.65 g, 78.09 mmol, 20.0 eq) and sodium tungstate dihydrate (1.3 g,3.90 mmol, 1 eq). Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred in ice-water andprecipitated product was filtered, washed with 50% ethyl acetate inhexane and dried well to obtain 203.1. (0.570 g, Yield: 69.10%). MS(ES):m/z 212.28 [M+H]+

Synthesis of Compound 203.2.

Compound 203.2 was synthesized from 13.4 and 203.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 20.47%). MS(ES): m/z 497.96 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 203.3.

Compound 203.3 was synthesized from 203.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 34.16%). MS(ES): m/z 546.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-203

Compound I-203 was synthesized from 203.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 65.68%). MS(ES): m/z: 462.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.13%, HPLCpurity: 99.88%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.65 (s, 1H), 10.73 (s, 1H),8.65 (s, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.66-7.64 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 2H), 7.50-7.48 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 2.09-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.04-1.02 (m, 2H),0.79-0.78 (m, 6H).

Example 204: Synthesis of6-((7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)pyrazine-2-carbonitrile,I-204

Synthesis of Compound 204.1.

Compound 204.1 was synthesized from 98.5 and 121.3 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 59.59%). MS(ES): m/z 611.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound I-204. Compound I-204 was synthesized from 204.1using general procedure C. (Yield: 59.44%). MS(ES): m/z: 527.74 [M+H]⁺,LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity 98.93%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.49(s, 1H), 10.29 (s, 1H), 9.36 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.74 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 7.68-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.43-7.39 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.17 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (s, 3H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H),1.55 (s, 6H).

Example 205: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(5-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-205

Synthesis of Compound 205.1.

Compound 205.1 was synthesized from 58.2 and(1R,2R)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 26.42%). MS(ES): m/z 558.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-205

Compound I-205 was synthesized from 205.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.88%). MS(ES): m/z: 474.52 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.00%, HPLCpurity 95.08%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.72 (s, 1H), 10.83 (s, 1H),8.79 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.89-7.86 (m, 2H), 7.25 (t, 1H), 7.08-7.78(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.01-4.84 (s, 1H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 2.23 (s, 1H),1.20-1.16 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H).

Example 206: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)-N5-(1-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-206

Synthesis of Compound 206.1.

Compound 206.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 1.1a using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 37.26%). MS(ES): m/z 490.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 206.2.

Compound 206.2 was synthesized from 206.1 and1-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-amine using general procedureB. (Yield: 27.49%). MS(ES): m/z 619.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-206.

Compound I-206 was synthesized from 206.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.85%). MS(ES): m/z: 535.65 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.09%, HPLCpurity: 97.47%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.31 (s, 1H), 9.50 (s, 1H),8.57 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.63-7.61 (dd, J=1.6 Hz, J=8 Hz, 1H),7.56-7.54 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.25 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (s, 1H), 7.16(t, 1H), 6.56 (s, 1H), 3.95 (s, 3H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 3.71 (s, 3H).

Example 207: Synthesis of(1S,2S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-207

Synthesis of Compound 207.1.

To a compound of 1 (4.0 g, 13 mmol, 1.0 eq) and1-methyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(2.98 g, 14.3 mmol, 1.1 eq) in a mixture of dioxane (32 mL) and water (8mL). Reaction mixture was degassed with argon for 10 min. Then[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride (2.12 g,2.60 mmol, 0.2 eq) and potassium carbonate (5.39 g, 39.2 mmol, 3.0 eq)were added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 115° C. for 24 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred into cold water thenextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 15% ethylacetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 207.1 (1.2 g, 29.88%).MS(ES): m/z 311.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 207.2.

To compound 207.1 (1.2 g, 3.85 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH, 10% Pd/C (0.224 g)was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for 4 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed and washedwith MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 207.2 (0.800 g,73.80%). MS(ES): m/z 281.35 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 207.3.

Compound 207.3 was synthesized from 207.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 34.67%). MS(ES): m/z 567.02 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 207.4.

Compound 207.4 was synthesized from 207.3 and(1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 2045%). MS(ES): m/z 633.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-207.

Compound I-207 was synthesized from 207.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 54.06%). MS(ES): m/z: 549.65 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.57%, HPLCpurity 97.83%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.58 (s, 1H), 10.80 (s, 1H),8.25 (s, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.86-7.85 (d, J=0.4 Hz, 1H),7.77 (s, 1H), 7.65-7.62 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.54 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H),7.26 (t, 1H), 4.94-4.77 (m, 1H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 3.18 (s,3H), 2.62 (s, 1H), 1.51 (m, 2H).

Example 208: Synthesis of(1S,2S)-2-fluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-208

Synthesis of Compound 208.1.

Compound 208.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 153.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 38.99%). MS(ES): m/z 531.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 208.2.

Compound was synthesized from 208.1 and(1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 27.98%). MS(ES): m/z 597.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-208.

Compound I-208 was synthesized from 208.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 73.91%). MS(ES): m/z: 513.59 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity 98.46%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.56 (s, 1H), 10.68 (s, 1H),8.00 (s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.67-7.65 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.54-7.52 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (s, 1H), 4.99-4.94 (m, 1H), 3.76(s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.15 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 1.50-1.44 (m, 1H),1.25-1.11 (m, 2H).

Example 209: Synthesis of(1S,2S)-2-fluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-209

Synthesis of Compound 209.1.

Compound 209.1 was synthesized from 65.2 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 31.41%). MS(ES): m/z 531.76 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 209.2.

Compound 209.2 was synthesized from 209.1 and(1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 12.75%). MS(ES): m/z 597.76 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-209.

Compound I-209 was synthesized from 209.2 using general procedure C t.(Yield: 42.33%). MS(ES): m/z: 513.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.70%, HPLCpurity: 95.02%, Chiral HPLC: (69%, 29%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.36(s, 1H), 10.49 (s, 1H), 8.22 (s, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H),7.83-7.83 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.65-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.57-7.55(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 4.97-4.794 (m, 1H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.12(s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 1.60-1.54 (m, 1H), 1.22-1.11 (m, 2H).

Example 210: Synthesis of(1S,2S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-210

Synthesis of Compound 210.1.

Compound 210.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 371.1 using general methodA. (Yield: 19.98%). MS(ES): m/z 505.98 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 210.2.

To compound 210.1 (0.230 g, 0.4 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (5 ml),m-chloroperbenzoic acid (0.23 g, 1.3 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added portionwiseat 0° C. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was basified using NaHCO₃ solution, transferred towater and then extracted with CH₂Cl₂. Organic layer combined, dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. Thiswas purified by column chromatography using 2.5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ aseluant to obtain pure 210.2 (0.190 g, 77.69%). MS(ES): m/z 537.98[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 210.3.

Compound 210.3 was synthesized from 210.2 and(1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 21.07%). MS(ES): m/z: 603.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-210.

Compound I-210 was synthesized from 210.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 77.46%). MS(ES): m/z: 520.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.99%, HPLCpurity: 95.30%, Chiral HPLC: (15%, 85%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.69(s, 1H), 10.78 (s, 1H), 8.65 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.08 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.79 (s, 2H), 7.07 (t, 1H), 6.81-6.80 (d, J=2 Hz,1H), 4.95-4.78 (m, 1H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 1.50-1.45 (m, 1H),1.37-1.18 (m, 2H).

Example 211: Synthesis of(1S,2S)-2-fluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-211

Synthesis of Compound 211.1.

Compound 211.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 371.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 28.06%). MS(ES): m/z 470 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 211.2.

To compound 211.1 (0.3 g, 6.38 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (5 ml) was addedm-chloroperbenzoic acid (0.33 g, 1.92 mmol, 3.0 eq) portionwise at 0° C.Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. After completion ofreaction, the pH of the reaction mixture was adjusted to 7 using NaHCO₃solution, transferred to water and then extracted with CH₂C12. Organiclayer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography using 2.5%MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 211.2 (0.200 g, 62.41%). MS(ES):m/z 502.00 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 211.3.

Compound 211.3 was synthesized from 211.2 and(1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 37.51%). MS(ES): m/z 568.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-211.

Compound I-211 was synthesized from 211.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 82.87%). MS(ES): m/z: 484.52 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.34%, HPLCpurity 95.21%, Chiral HPLC: (73%, 27%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.60(s, 1H), 10.66 (s, 1H), 8.63 (s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.14-8.11 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.80-7.79 (d, J=2 Hz, 2H), 6.815-6.81 (d, J=2 Hz,1H), 5.01-4.98 (m, 1H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 3.36 (s, 3H), 3.17 (s, 3H),1.65-1.51 (m, 1H), 1.36-1.11 (m, 2H).

Example 212: Synthesis of(1S,2S)-2-fluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-212

Synthesis of Compound 212.1.

To a solution of 153.3 (2.5 g, 0.76 mmol, 1.0 eq) and5-bromo-1-methyl-1H-imidazole (1.5 g, 0.92 mmol, 1.2 eq) in a mixture of1,2-dimethoxyethane (20 mL) and water (5 mL), sodium carbonate (2.4 g,2.3 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was degassed with argonfor 15 min. Then[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) complex withCH₂Cl₂ (0.9 g, 0.07 mmol, 0.1 eq) was added and again degassed for 5min. Reaction mixture was stirred at 115° C. for 2 h. After completionof the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into water andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography using 2% MeOH inCH₂Cl₂ to obtain pure 212.1 (1.3 g, 60.50%). MS(ES): m/z 281.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 212.2.

Compound 212.2 was synthesized from 212.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 48.06%). MS(ES): m/z 567.83 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 212.3.

Compound 212.3 was synthesized from 212.2 and(1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 33.23%). MS(ES): m/z 633.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-212.

Compound I-212 was synthesized from 212.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 64.70%). MS(ES): m/z: 549.5 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity 96.86%, Chiral HPLC: (48%, 52%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.52 (s,1H), 7.87 (s, 2H), 7.7-7.69 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.63 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H),7.32-7.28 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (t, 1H), 4.76 (s, 1H), 4.05 (s, 3H),3.73 (s, 3H), 3.39 (s, 3H), 1.60-1.49 (m, 1H), 1.45-1.35 (m, 2H).

Example 213: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-213

Synthesis of Compound 213.1.

Compound 213.1 was synthesized from 1.1a and 13.4 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 31.27%). MS(ES): m/z 490.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 213.2.

Compound 213.2 was synthesized from(1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide and 213.1 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 17.61%). MS(ES): m/z 557.42 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-213.

Compound I-213 was synthesized from 213.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 88.35%). MS(ES): m/z: 473.5 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.56%, HPLCpurity: 99.17%, Chiral HPLC purity: 76.44%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.52(s, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.73 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.63 (t, J=1.2Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.31 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (t, 1H), 4.80-4.76 (m, 1H),4.05 (s, 3H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 1.88-1.78 (m, 1H), 1.22-1.19 (m, 2H).

Example 214: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-214

Synthesis of Compound 214.1.

A mixture of2-(methylthio)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)aniline(2.8 g, 1.05′ mmol, 1.0 eq) and 5-bromo-1-methyl-1H-imidazole 1.1 (2.5g, 1.58 mmol, 1.5 eq.) in a mixture of dioxane (24 mL) and water (6 mL).Reaction mixture was degassed with argon atmosphere for 10 min. Then[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride(0.250 g,0.31 mmol, 0.03 eq) and potassium carbonate(4.37 g, 3.16 mmol, 3 eq) wasadded into it. Reaction mixture was stirred at 115° C. for 24 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred into cold water thenextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 5% ethylacetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 214.1 (1.5 g, 90.69%).MS(ES): m/z 220.31 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 214.2.

To compound 214.1 (1.5 g, 6.30 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetic acid (15 mL),sodium tungstate (2 g, 6.30 mmol, 1 eq) was added portion wise. Reactionmixture was allowed to stir at r.t. for 5 min. Then, 30% hydrogenperoxide solution (18 mL) was added dropwise at r.t. Reaction mixturewas allowed to stir at r.t. for 10 min. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water. The pH of thesolution was adjusted to 7 by using saturated NaHCO₃ and then extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crude material.This was purified by column chromatography using 10-13% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain pure 214.2 (1.2 g, 69.81%). MS(ES): m/z252.30 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 214.3.

Compound 214.3 was synthesized from 13.4 and 214.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 46.53%). MS(ES): m/z 505.46 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 1.4.

Compound 214.4 was synthesized from 214.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 73.35%). MS(ES): m/z 586.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-214.

Compound I-214 was synthesized from 214.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 72.98%). MS(ES): m/z: 502.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.66%, HPLCpurity 99.09%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.11-8.09 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),7.98-7.96 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.85 (dd, J=2 Hz, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.78(s, 1H), 7.20 (s, 1H), 6.97 (s, 1H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.20 (s, 3H),1.92-1.90 (t, 1H), 0.99-0.98 (d, J=4 Hz, 2H), 0.93-0.91 (d, J=8 Hz, 2H).

Example 215: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-215

Synthesis of Compound 215.1.

Compound 215.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 214.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 33.69%). MS(ES): m/z 470 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 215.2.

To compound 1215.1 (0.610 g, 13 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (7 mL) was addedm-chloroperbenzoic acid (0.67 g, 39 mmol, 3.0 eq) portionwise at 0° C.Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reactionmixture was transferred into water and neutralised using saturatedNaHCO₃ solution and then extracted with CH₂Cl₂. Organic layers werecombined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatography andcompound was eluted in 2.5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure215.2 (0.280 g, 42.97%). MS(ES): m/z 502.00 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 215.3.

Compound 215.3 was synthesized 215.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamide usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 41.78%). MS(ES): m/z 550.65 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-215.

Compound I-215 was synthesized from 215.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 70.84%). MS(ES): m/z: 466.57 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.35%, HPLCpurity: 97.93%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.01 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 8.10(s, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 2H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.36 (s, 1H), 7.20(s, 1H), 3.94 (s, 3H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.69 (s, 3H), 2.00-1.98 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 0.93-0.88 (bs, 4H).

Example 216: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-216

Synthesis of Compound 216.1.

Compound 216.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 338.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 35.86%). MS(ES): m/z 520.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 216.2.

To a cooled solution of 216.1 (0.130 g, 250.48 mmol, 1 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (2mL) was added meta-Chloroperbenzoic acid (0.151 g, 8.766 mmol, 3.5 eq)portionwise. The reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 3 hr. Aftercompletion of reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred intosaturated NaHCO₃ solution and extracted with CH₂Cl₂. Combined Organiclayer dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography and compound waseluted in 30% ethyl acetate in MeOH to obtain pure 216.2 (0.069 g,49.99%). MS(ES): m/z 552.01 [M+H]⁺

Synthesis of Compound 216.3.

Compound 216.3 was synthesized from 216.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 75.86%). MS(ES): m/z 516.54 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-216.

Compound I-216 was synthesized from 216.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 67.21%). MS(ES): m/z: 516.54 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100.00%, HPLCpurity 99.51%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.69 (s, 1H), 10.77 (s, 1H),8.78 (s, 1H), 8.38 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 8.09-8.07 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.81-7.79 (s, 1H), 6.61 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.37 (s,3H), 2.10-2.05 (m, 1H), 0.87 (bs, 4H).

Example 217: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-217

Synthesis of Compound 217.1.

Compound 217.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 338.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 21.03%). MS(ES): m/z 484.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 217.2.

To a cooled solution of 217.1 (0.113 g, 233.94 mmol, 1 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (2mL) was added meta-Chloroperbenzoic acid (0.140 g, 8.19 mmol, 3.5 eq)portionwise. The reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 3 hr. Aftercompletion of reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred intosaturated NaHCO₃ solution and extracted with CH₂Cl₂. Combined Organiclayer dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography and compound waseluted in 30% ethyl acetate in MeOH to obtain pure 217.2. (0.090 g,74.70%). MS(ES): m/z 516.03 [M+H]⁺

Synthesis of Compound 217.3.

Compound 217.3 was synthesized from 217.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 60.91%). MS(ES): m/z 564.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-217.

Compound I-217 was synthesized from 217.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 48.98%). MS(ES): m/z: 480.57 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity 99.34%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.59 (s, 1H), 10.95 (s, 1H),8.66 (s, 1H), 8.37-8.37 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.08-8.06 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s,1H), 7.60-7.57 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.62 (s, 1H), 3.80 (s, 1H), 3.24 (s,3H), 2.76 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 1.99-1.96 (m, 1H), 0.79-0.77 (d, J=6.8Hz, 4H).

Example 218/219: Synthesis of(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-218 and(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-219

Synthesis of compound I-218 and 1-219. Isomers of 1-369 (0.100 g) wereseparated out using column (CHIRAL PAK AD-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u)) and0.1% TFA in HEX:IPA (80:20) at flow rate of 4 mL/min. to get purefraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a was concentrated in vacuoat 30° C. to afford pure I-218 (0.018 g). MS(ES): m/z: 535.65 [M+H]⁺,LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity 100%, Chiral HPLC: 100%, 1H NMR (MeOD,400 MHz): 7.74 (s, 1H), 7.68-7.66 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H),7.47-7.45 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (t, 1H), 4.46-4.43 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H)4.16-4.13-(d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 3.72-3.67 (m, 1H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 3.05 (s,3H), 1.99 (m, 1H), 1.87-1.63 (m, 6H), 0.96-0.89 (m, 4H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-219 (0.017 g). MS(ES):m/z: 535.65 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity 95.10%, Chiral HPLC:98.28%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 7.68-7.61 (m, 3H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.00(t, 1H), 4.46-4.44 (d, J=10 Hz, 1H), 4.16-4.13 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H)3.72-3.67 (m, 1H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 3.05 (s, 3H), 2.06 (m, 1H), 1.97-1.66(m, 6H), 1.05-0.91 (m, 4H).

Example 220: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-cyclobutyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-220

Synthesis of Compound 220.1.

To compound 3-fluoro-4-nitrophenol (5 g, 31.8 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂(50 mL), triethylamine (6.5 mL, 47.7 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added at 0° C.Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 10 min. Then, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (6.3 mL, 31.8 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added dropwise. Reactionmixture was allowed to stir at 0° C. for 16 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water and extractedwith CH₂Cl₂. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and evaporated under vacuum to obtain 220.1 (0.35 g, 83.39%).MS(ES): m/z 204.18 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 220.2.

To compound 220.1 (3.0 g, 10.3 mmol, 1.0 eq) and cyclopropylboronic acid(1.29 g, 12.93 mmol, 1.25 eq) in toluene (30 mL), Cs₂CO₃ (5.0 g, 15.45mmol, 1.5 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was degassed with argon for 5min. Then, [1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II),complex with CH₂Cl₂ (0.67 g, 0.824 mmol, 0.08 eq) was added and reactionmixture was again degassed with argon for 10 min. Reaction mixture wasstirred at 90° C. for 4 h. After completion of the reaction, thereaction mixture was transferred to water and extracted with CH₂Cl₂.Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andevaporated under vacuum to obtain 220.2 (1.1 g, 54.32%). MS(ES): m/z196.54 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 220.3.

To compound 220.2 (1.3 g, 6.66 mmol, 1.0 eq) in dimethylformamide (20mL), sodium methanethiolate (1.0 g, 14.66 mmol, 2.2 eq) in water wasadded. Reaction mixture was stirred at 15-20° C. for 5 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred inwater and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined,dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crudematerial. This was purified by column chromatography using 15% ethylacetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 220.3 (1.2 g, 80.69%).MS(ES): m/z 224.38 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 220.4.

To a solution of 220.3 (1.2 g, 1.74 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (35 mL), 10%Pd/C (0.42 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixturefor 12 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered throughcelite-bed and washed with ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuoto obtain 220.4 (0.8 g, 77.01%). MS(ES): m/z 194.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 220.5.

Compound 220.5 was synthesized from 220.4 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 34.98%). MS(ES): m/z 479.83 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 220.6.

To compound 220.5 (0.5 g, 1.44 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (5 mL) at 0° C.,m-chloroperocybenzoic acid (0.5 mL) was added dropwise. Reaction mixturewas stirred at r.t. for 10 min. After completion of the reaction, thereaction mixture was transferred in water and extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layer was then washed with NaHCO₃. The Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to obtain 220.6 (0.3 g, 73.23%). MS(ES): m/z 511.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 220.7.

Compound 220.7 was synthesized from 220.6 and cyclopropanecarboxyamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 32.26%). MS(ES): m/z 560.49 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-220.

Compound I-220 was synthesized from 220.7 using general procedure C.(Yield: 57.73%). MS(ES): m/z: 476.35 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.93%, HPLCpurity 98.53%, 1H NMR (DMSO+TFA, 400 MHz): 7.19 (s, 2H), 6.95-6.93 (d,J=8 Hz, 1H), 6.84-6.82 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 6.22 (t, 1H), 3.11 (s, 1H), 2.92(m, 1H), 2.29 (s, 3H) 1.63 (bs, 2H), 1.44-1.34 (m, 2H), 1.13 (bs, 1H),0.97 (s, 2H), 0.31-0.20 (m, 4H).

Example 221: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-cyclobutyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-221

Synthesis of Compound 221.1.

Compound 221.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 220.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 33.45%). MS(ES): m/z 444.52 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 221.2.

To compound 221.1 (0.22 g, 0.5 mmol, 1.00 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL) at 0° C.,m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (0.4 g, 1.75 mmol, 3.5 eq) was addedportionwise. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 10 min. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred inwater and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was thenwashed with NaHCO₃. The Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 221.2 (0.170 g, 60.82%).MS(ES): m/z 476.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 221.3.

Compound 221.3 was synthesized from 221.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 48.38%). MS(ES): m/z 524.86 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-221.

Compound I-221 was synthesized from 221.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 64.04%). MS(ES): m/z: 440.40 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity 99.01%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 7.86-7.86 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.81(s, 1H), 7.71-7.69 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.63 (m, 1H), 3.70-3.66 (m,1H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 2.47-2.4 (m, 2H) 2.26-2.09 (m, 3H),1.98-1.85 (m, 2H), 0.97-0.95 (m, 4H).

Example 222: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(methoxymethyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-222

Synthesis of Compound 222.1.

To a solution of diisopropyl amine (38.7 g, 0.30 mmol, 2.4 eq) intetrahydrofuran (200 mL) was cooled to −78° C. followed by n-butyllithium (19.21 g, 0.30 mmol, 2.4 eq) was added and stirred reactionmixture for 30 min. at the same temperature. Tributyltin hydride (87.03g, 0.30 mmol, 2.4 eq) was added to reaction mixture at same temperatureand then maintained 0° C. and stirred for 30 min. The reaction mixturewas cooled to −78° C., added chloro(methoxy)methane (10 g, 0.125 mmol,1.0 eq) and reaction mixture was allowed to warm to r.t. The reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 5 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas transferred in to brine and extracted with diethyl ether. Organiclayers were combined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted hexane as eluent to obtain222.1. (7.0 g, 16.82%). MS(ES): m/z 336.12 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 222.2.

To a solution of 222.1 (3.7 g, 14.92 mmol, 1.0 eq) inN-methylpyrrolidine (35 mL) was added(5-bromo-2-nitrophenyl)(methyl)sulfane (5.0 g, 14.92 mmol, 1 eq). Thereaction mixture was degassed for 10 min. under argon atmosphere.Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (1.72 g, 1.49 mmol, 0.1 eq),again reaction mixture was degassed for 10 min. under argon atmosphere.The reaction was stirred at 60° C. for 20 h. Upon completion, reactionmixture was transferred in water and extracted with ethyl acetate.Combined organic layer was washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography using 15% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure222.2 (2.1 g, 66.00%). MS(ES): m/z 214.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 222.3.

To a solution of 222.2 (2.1 g, 9.85 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (50 mL), 10%Pd/C (1 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for 4h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed andwashed with MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 222.3.(1.1 g, 60.95%). MS(ES): m/z 184.27 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 222.4.

Compound 222.4 was synthesized from 222.3 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 23.45%). MS (ES): m/z 469.95 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 222.5.

A solution 222.4 (0.240 g, 5.11 mmol, 1 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) wasallowed to cool at 0° C. and meta-Chloroperbenzoic acid(0.097 g, 5.62mmol, 1.1 eq) was added slowly to the reaction mixture. The reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 hr. After completion of reaction, thereaction mixture was transferred into saturated NaHCO₃ solution andextracted with CH₂Cl₂. Combined Organic layer dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ toobtain 222.5 (0.160 g, 62.41%). MS(ES): m/z 501.95 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 222.6.

Compound was synthesized from 122.5 and cyclopropanecarboxamide usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 45.57%). MS (ES): m/z 550.59 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-222

Compound I-222 was synthesized from 222.6 using general procedure C.(Yield: 59.04%). MS(ES): m/z: 466.35 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 97.55%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.05 (s, 1H), 8.01-8.00 (d,J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.87-7.85 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.73 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),6.98 (t, 1H), 4.56 (s, 2H), 3.47 (s, 3H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 1.90 (s, 1H),0.98-0.89 (s, 4H).

Example 223: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(methoxymethyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-223

Synthesis of Compound 223.1.

Compound 223.1 was synthesized from4-(methoxymethyl)-2-(methylthio)aniline and 98.4 using general procedureA. (Yield: 38.00%). MS (ES): m/z 432.97 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 223.2.

A solution 223.1 (0.240 g, 5.54 mmol, 1 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) wasallowed to cool at 0° C. and meta-Chloroperbenzoic acid(0.104 g, 6.09mmol, 1.1 eq) was added slowly to the reaction mixture. The reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 hr. After completion of reaction, thereaction mixture was transferred into saturated NaHCO₃ solution andextracted with CH₂Cl₂. Combined Organic layer dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ toobtain pure 223.1. (0.140 g, 56.68%). MS(ES): m/z 465.97 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 223.3.

Compound was synthesized from 223.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamide usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 48.50%). MS (ES): m/z 514.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-223.

Compound I-223 was synthesized from 223.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 55.81%). MS(ES): m/z: 430.55 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.61%, HPLCpurity 97.09%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.78(s, 1H), 7.71-7.69 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (s, 2H), 3.46 (s, 3H), 3.38(s, 3H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 1.87 (s, 1H), 0.96-0.88 (m, 4H).

Example 224/225: Synthesis of(1S,2S)-2-fluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-224 and(1R,2R)-2-fluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-225

Synthesis of Compound I-224 and I-225.

Isomers of 1-211 (0.052 g) were separated out using column (CHIRAL PAKAD-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1 DEA in IPA:ACN (50:50) as co-solvent withflow rate of 4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2(FR-b). FR-a was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-224(0.024 g). MS(ES): m/z: 484.30 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity:98.57%, Chiral HPLC Purity: (100%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.81 (s,1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.38-8.37 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.15-8.13 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.81 (d, J=2 Hz, 2H), 7.73-7.71 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 6.84-6.84 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 5.0-4.84 (m, 1H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 3.27 (s,3H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 1H), 1.64-1.58 (m, 1H), 1.19-1.12 (m, 1H).FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-225 (0.004 g)MS(ES): m/z: 484.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity: 100%, ChiralHPLC Purity: (97%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.43-8.42 (d, J=4 Hz, 1H),8.13-8.11 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.68-7.67 (d, J=4Hz, 1H), 6.73-6.72 (d, J=4 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (m, 1H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 3.17 (s,3H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 2.09 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.72 (m, 1H), 1.19-1.16 (m, 1H).

Example 226: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-226

Synthesis of Compound 226.1.

Compound 226.1 was synthesized from 232.3 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 19.45%). MS(ES): m/z 506.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 226.2.

Compound 226.2 was synthesized from 226.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 82.09%). MS(ES): m/z 554.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-226.

Compound I-226 was synthesized from 226.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 75.99%). MS(ES): m/z: 470.52 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.52 (s, 1H), 10.58 (s, 1H),8.49 (s, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.71-7.66 (m, 2H), 3.99-3.95(m, 2H), 3.48-3.42 (m, 2H), 3.19-3.17 (m, 6H), 2.93-2.87 (m, 1H),2.01-1.98 (t, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 1.78-1.63 (m, 4H), 0.77-0.76 (d, J=4.8 Hz,4H).

Example 227/228: Synthesis of(R)-2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-227 and(S)-2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-228

Synthesis of Compound I-227 and I-228.

Isomers of 1-378 (0.087 g) were separated out using column (CHIRAL CELOX-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1 DEA in IPA as co-solvent with flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-227 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z: 502.40 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity: 99.61%, Chiral HPLCPurity: (100.00%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.37-8.36 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H),8.05-8.02 (dd, J=1.6 Hz, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.78-7.76 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (s, 1H), 7.59 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.14 (s, 3H),2.81-2.76 (m, 1H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 2.10-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.82 (m, 1H).FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-228 (0.025 g).MS(ES): m/z: 502.31 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100.00%, HPLC purity: 100.00%,Chiral HPLC Purity: (98.04%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.37-8.36 (d, J=2Hz, 1H), 8.05-8.03 (dd, J=2 Hz, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.78 (m,1H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.59 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.14 (s, 3H), 2.84-2.76(m, 1H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 2.09-2.03 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.82 (m, 1H).

Example 229: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((6-cyanopyridin-2-yl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-(difluoromethyl)methanesulfonamide,I-229

Synthesis of Compound 229.1.

To compound 2-nitroaniline (5 g, 36.12 mmol, 1.0 eq) in pyridine (50mL), mesyl chloride (4.95 g, 43.43 mmol, 1.2 eq) was added dropwise.Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crude material. This waspurified by column chromatography using 5% ethyl acetate in hexane aseluant to obtain pure 229.1 (2 g, 25.55%). MS(ES): m/z 217.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 229.2.

To compound 229.1 (2 g, 9.2 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (30 mL), 10% palladiumon carbon (0.7 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through the reactionmixture for 4 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered throughcelite-bed and washed with MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo toobtain 229.2 (1.7 g, 54.3%). MS(ES): m/z 187.36 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 229.3.

Compound 229.3 was synthesized from 229.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 49.33%). MS(ES): m/z 472.51 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 229.4.

Compound 229.4 was synthesized from 229.3 and 6-aminonicotinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 51.06%). MS(ES): m/z 555.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 229.5.

To compound 229.4 (0.3 g, 0.54 mmol, 1.0 eq) and difluoroiodomethane(0.192 g, 1.08 mmol, 2.0 eq) in dimethylformamide (1 mL) at 0° C.,Cs₂CO₃ (0.351 g, 1.08 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 1 h. After completion of the reaction, the reactionmixture was transferred to water and extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain 229.5 (0.057 g, 52.29%). MS(ES): m/z605.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-229.

Compound I-229 was synthesized from 229.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 63.75%). MS(ES): m/z: 521.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.56%, HPLCpurity: 96.47%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.60 (s, 1H), 10.14 (s, 1H),8.16-8.14 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.90-7.83 (m, 2H), 7.71-7.64 (m, 2H),7.60-7.58 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.46 (s, 2H), 7.36-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.22(t, 1H), 3.34 (s, 3H).

Example 230/231: Synthesis of(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-230 and(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-231

Synthesis of compound I-230 and 1-231. Isomers of 1-385 (0.100 g) wereseparated out using column (CHIRAL PAK AD-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1% DEAin IPA as co-solvent with flow rate of 4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1(FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C.to afford pure I-230 (0.030 g). MS(ES): m/z: 567.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity:99.66%, HPLC purity: 97.78%, Chiral HPLC Purity: (100%), 1H NMR (MeOD,400 MHz): 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.80 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H),7.72-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.14-6.87 (t, 1H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 3.34 (s, 3H), 3.08(s, 3H), 2.82-2.80 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H). 2.10-2.06 (m, 1H), 1.85-1.83 (m,1H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-231(0.030 g). MS(ES): m/z: 567.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.73%, HPLC purity:95.06%, Chiral HPLC Purity: (98.28%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.074 (s,1H), 7.940 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.80 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.72-7.67 (m, 2H),7.14-6.87 (t, 1H), 3.98 (s, 3H), 3.34 (s, 3H), 3.08 (s, 3H), 2.82-2.80(d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H). 2.10-2.06 (m, 1H), 1.86-1.83 (m, 1H).

Example 232: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-232

Synthesis of Compound 232.1.

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-(methylthio)aniline (3 g, 13.75 mmol, 1.0eq),2-(3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(4.33 g, 20.63 mmol, 1.5 eq) in mixture of tetrahydrofuran (60 mL) andwater(10 mL). The reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphanyl) ferrocene (1 g, 1.375 mmol, 0.1 eq),potassium carbonate (22.8 mL,) was added into reaction mixture and againreaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. Further reactionmixture was stirred at 70° C. for 3 h. After completion of reaction,water was added to reaction mixture and extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 232.1 (1.4 g, 45.99%). MS(ES): m/z 222.32 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 232.2.

To a solution of 232.1 (1.4 g, 6.33 mmol, 1.0 eq) in ethanol (30 mL),10% Pd/C (0.70 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reactionmixture for 2-3 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filteredthrough celite-bed and washed with ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated invacuo to obtain 232.2 (0.600 g, 42.47%). MS(ES): m/z 224.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 232.3.

To a solution of 232.2 (0.600 g, 2.69 mmol, 1 eq) in acetic acid (130mL) was added 30% hydrogen peroxide (0.663 g, 0.195 mmol, 7.26 eq) andsodium tungstate dihydrate (0.711 g, 0.003 mmol, 0.9 eq). Reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas transferred in ice-water and precipitated product was filtered,washed with 25% ethyl acetate in hexane and dried well to obtain 232.3.(0.520 g, Yield: 75.81%). MS(ES): m/z 256.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 232.4.

Compound 232.4 was synthesized from 13.4 and 232.3 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 19.85%). MS(ES): m/z 542.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 232.5.

Compound 232.5 was synthesized from 232.4 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 62.56%). MS(ES): m/z 590.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-232.

Compound I-232 was synthesized from 232.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 48.21%). MS(ES): m/z: 506.48 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.17%, HPLCpurity 97.06%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.78 (s, 1H), 10.76 (s, 1H),8.72 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.79-7.70 (m, 3H), 7.26 (t, 1H), 4.00-3.97(d, J=10.4 Hz, 2H), 3.52-3.41 (m, 2H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 2.96-2.90 (m, 1H),2.08-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.80-1.66 (m, 4H), 0.80-0.79 (d, J=6 Hz, 4H).

Example 233/234: Synthesis of(S)-2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-233 and(R)-2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-234

Synthesis of Compound I-233 and I-234.

Isomers of 1-376 (0.070 g) were separated out using column (CHIRAL PAKAD-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1 DEA in IPA as co-solvent with flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-233 (0.026 g). MS(ES):m/z: 531.54 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.63%, HPLC purity 98.52%, Chiral HPLCPurity: (100.00%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H),7.77 (s, 1H), 7.72 (s, 1H), 7.65 (s, 2H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 3.37 (s, 3H),3.08 (s, 3H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 2.09-2.05 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.81 (m, 2H). FR-bwas concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-234 (0.030 g).MS(ES): m/z: 531.54 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.07%, HPLC purity 97.04%,Chiral HPLC: (100.00%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.92 (s,1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.72 (s, 1H), 7.65 (s, 2H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 3.39 (s,3H), 3.08 (s, 3H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 2.18-2.05 (m, 1H), 1.96-1.81 (m, 2H).

Example 235/236: Synthesis of(1S,2S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-235 and(1R,2R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-236

Synthesis of compounds I-235 and I-236. Isomers of I-207 (0.065 g) wereseparated out using column (CHIRALCEL OX-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and 0.1%DEA IPA:ACN (50:50) flow rate of 3 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a)and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. toafford pure I-235 (0.027 g). MS(ES): m/z: 549.47 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity:97.70%, HPLC purity 99.33%, Chiral HPLC: (100%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400MHz): 10.60 (s, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.85-7.81(d, J=13.6 Hz, 2H), 7.66-7.64 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.58 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.17 (t, 1H), 4.98-4.81 (m, 1H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 3.12(s, 3H), 1.89 (s, 1H), 1.69-1.56 (m, 2H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuoat 30° C. to afford pure I-236 (0.010 g). MS(ES): m/z: 549.55 [M+H]⁺,LCMS purity: 99.26%, HPLC purity 98.53%, Chiral HPLC: (100%), 1H NMR(DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 10.66 (s, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s,1H), 7.86-7.83 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 7.67-7.65 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.59-7.57 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (s, 1H), 7.10 (t, 1H), 4.98-4.83 (m,1H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 3.11 (s, 3H), 2.27 (s, 1H), 1.25 (s,1H), 1.13 (s, 1H).

Example 237/238: Synthesis of(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-237 and(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-238

Synthesis of Compound I-237 and I-238.

Isomers of 1-386 (0.095 g) were separated out using column (CHIRAL PAKAD-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1 DEA in IPA as co-solvent with flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-237 (0.026 g). MS(ES):m/z: 538.35 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.01%, HPLC purity 98.60%, ChiralHPLC: (98.62%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.76 (s, 1H), 10.99 (s, 1H),8.84 (s, 1H), 8.36-8.36 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 8.17-8.15 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),8.04 (s, 1H), 7.83-7.81 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.14 (t, 1H), 7.27 (t,1H), 6.84-6.84 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 3.03-3.00(m, 1H), 2.02-1.99 (m, 2H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. toafford pure I-238 (0.027 g). MS(ES): m/z: 538.35 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity:98.34%, HPLC purity 97.31%, Chiral HPLC: (98.45%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400MHz): 11.01 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.36-8.36 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 2H),8.17-8.15 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.84-7.81 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H),7.42-7.15 (t, 1H), 7.27 (t, 1H), 6.85-6.84 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 3.93 (s,3H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 3.04-3.01 (m, 1H), 2.10-1.99 (m, 2H).

Example 239/240: Synthesis of(S)-2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-239 and(R)-2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-240

Synthesis of Compound I-239 and I-240.

Isomers of I-377 (0.080 g) were separated out using column (CHIRAL PAKAD-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1 DEA in IPA as co-solvent with flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-239 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z: 502.31 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 94.90%, HPLC purity: 100%, Chiral HPLCPurity: (96%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.59 (s, 1H), 10.84 (s, 1H),8.66 (s, 1H), 8.33-8.33 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 8.14-8.11 (dd, J=2 Hz, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.81-7.80 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 6.82-6.82 (d, J=2Hz, 1H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 3.02-2.94 (m, 1H), 2.51 (s, 3H),2.04-1.95 (m, 2H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to affordpure I-240 (0.026 g) MS(ES): m/z: 502.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.65%,HPLC: purity: 100%, Chiral HPLC: (99.25%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):12.59 (s, 1H), 10.84 (s, 1H), 8.66 (s, 1H), 8.33-8.33 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H),8.14-8.11 (dd, J=1.6 Hz, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.81-7.80 (t,J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 6.82-6.82 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H),3.00-2.97 (m, 1H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 2.04-1.95 (m, 2H).

Example 241: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-241

Synthesis of Compound 241.1.

Compound 241.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 246.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 34.35%). MS(ES): m/z 516.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 241.2

Compound 241.2 was synthesized from 241.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 75.38%). MS(ES): m/z 564.13 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-241.

Compound I-241 was synthesized from 241.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 67.17%). MS(ES): m/z: 480.40 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity 98.78%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.51 (s, 1H), 10.60 (s, 1H),8.61 (s, 1H), 8.21-8.21 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 8.03-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.82-7.80(d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s,3H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.00 (s, 1H), 0.78-0.63 (m, 4H).

Example 242: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(dimethylphosphoryl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-242

Synthesis of Compound 242.1.

A mixture of 2-iodoaniline (1.5 g, 6.85 mmol, 1.0 eq), dimethylphosphine oxide (0.590 g, 7.53 mmol, 1.1 eq), Potassium phosphate (1.6g, 7.53 mmol, 1.1 eq) in dimethylformamide (15 mL) was degassed by argonfor 20 min. Xantphos (0.397 g, 0.685 mmol, 0.1 eq), Palladium(II)acetate (0.153 g, 0.685 mmol, 0.1 eq,) was added into reaction mixtureand again degassed by argon for 30 min. Further reaction mixture wasstirred at 150° C. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture wastransferred into water and extracted with 10% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatography andcompound was eluted in 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to obtain pure 242.1 (0.700 g,60.42%). MS(ES): m/z 170.16 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 242.2.

Compound 242.2 was synthesized from 242.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 22.26%). MS(ES): m/z 455.84 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 242.3.

Compound was synthesized from 242.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamide usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 41.06%). MS(ES): m/z 504.49 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-242.

Compound I-242 was synthesized from 242.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 48.02%). MS(ES): m/z: 420.32 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.81%, HPLCpurity: 99.44%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.54 (s, 1H), 10.67 (s, 1H),10.16 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.67-7.56 (m, 3H), 7.35 (s, 1H), 7.22-7.17(m, 1H), 2.03-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.81 (s, 6H), 0.87 (s, 4H).

Example 243: Synthesis ofN-(7-((2-(dimethylphosphoryl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-243

Synthesis of Compound 243.1.

Compound 243.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 242.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 39.04%). MS(ES): m/z 519.86 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 243.2.

Compound 243.2 was synthesized from 242.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 36.73%). MS(ES): m/z 568.51 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-243.

Compound I-243 was synthesized from 243.2 using general procedure(Yield: 56.51%). MS(ES): m/z: 384.33 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.05%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.54 (s, 1H), 10.64 (s, 1H),10.56 (s, 1H), 8.62-8.59 (m, 1H), 7.53 (s, 1H), 7.50-7.43 (m, 2H), 6.94(s, 1H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.37-2.35 (m, 1H), 1.80 (s, 6H), 0.84 (s, 4H).

Example 244/245: Synthesis of(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-244 and(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-245

Synthesis of Compounds I-244 and I-245.

Isomers of I-381 (0.100 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and 0.1% DEA IPA:ACN (50:50) flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-244 (0.026 g). MS(ES):m/z: 538.55 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.48%, HPLC purity: 96.33%, ChiralHPLC: (100%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.40-8.39 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H),8.10-8.07 (m, 2H), 7.89-7.86 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (s, 1H), 7.62 (s,1H), 6.99 (t, 1H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.15 (s, 3H), 2.84-2.82 (m, 1H),2.12-2.05 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.81 (m, 1H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at30° C. to afford pure I-245 (0.027 g). MS(ES): m/z: 538.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMSpurity: 100%, HPLC purity: 99.60%, Chiral HPLC: (99.00%), 1H NMR (MeOD,400 MHz): 8.40 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.08 (m, 2H), 7.89-7.87 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H),7.73 (s, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.00 (t, 1H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.15 (s, 3H),2.84-2.82 (m, 1H), 2.14-2.07 (m, 1H), 1.87-1.84 (m, 1H).

Example 246: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-246

Synthesis of Compound 246.1.

To a solution of 246.1a (1.0 g, 3.36 mmol, 1.0 eq) and3-bromo-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (0.58 g, 3.36 mmol, 1.0 eq) in mixtureof 1,4-dioxane (8.0 mL) and water (2.0 mL), potassium carbonate (1.24 g,9.02 mmol, 2.5 eq) was added. Argon was purged through the reactionmixture for 5 min. Then,[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) complex withCH₂Cl₂ (0.29 g, 0.33 mmol, 0.1 eq) was added and again purged for 5 min.Reaction mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 2 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crude material.This was purified by column chromatography using 12% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain 246.1 (0.6 g, 39.35%). MS(ES): m/z 266.38[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 246.2.

Compound 246.2 was synthesized from 246.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 13.64%). MS(ES): m/z 552.76 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 246.3.

Compound 246.3 was synthesized from 246.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 45.94%). MS(ES): m/z 600.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-246.

Compound I-246 was synthesized from 246.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 74.77%). MS(ES): m/z: 516.54 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 93.73%, HPLCpurity 93.67%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.70 (s, 1H), 10.77 (s, 1H),8.79 (s, 1H), 8.24-8.24 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 8.02-8.01 (d, J=2Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.82 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.27 (t, 1H), 3.87(s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.05-2.00 (m, 1H), 0.80 (bs, 4H).

Example 247/248: Synthesis of(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-247 and(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-248

Synthesis of Compounds I-247 and I-248

Isomers of 1-401 (0.070 g) were separated out using column (CHIRAL PAKAD-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u)) and 0.1% DEA IPA:ACN (50:50) flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-247 (0.026 g). MS(ES):m/z: 506.53 [M+H], LCMS purity: 99.54%, HPLC purity 99.58%, Chiral HPLC:100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 10.76 (s, 1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s,1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.70 (m, 3H), 7.39-7.13 (t, 1H), 4.46-4.43 (d,J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 4.09-4.06 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 3.61-3.54 (m, 1H), 3.21(s, 3H), 2.04-2.02 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 1.92-1.89 (m, 2H), 1.68-1.61 (m,2H), 1.50-1.44 (m, 1H), 1.44-1.25 (m, 1H), 0.85 (bs, 4H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-248 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z: 506.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.53%, HPLC purity 95.13%, ChiralHPLC: 99.67%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 10.75 (s, 1H), 8.72 (s, 1H),8.06 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.70 (m, 3H), 7.38-7.12 (t, 1H),4.46-4.43 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 4.09-4.06 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 3.60-3.54(m, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.10-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.92-1.89 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.59(m, 3H), 1.50-1.48 (m, 1H), 0.79 (bs, 4H).

Example 249: Synthesis of N-(2-((5-((6-cyanopyridin-2-yl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-(difluoromethyl)methanesulfonamide,I-249

Synthesis of Compound 249.1.

Compound 249.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 229.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 32.82%). MS(ES): m/z 436.93 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 249.2.

Compound 249.2 was synthesized from 249.1 and 6-aminonicotinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 56.04%). MS(ES): m/z 519.60 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 249.3.

To a solution of 249.2 (0.300 g, 578.48 mmol), 1 eq), inN,N-dimethylformamide (2 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (0.226 g, 6.95 mmol, 1.2eq) at 0° C. Solution of Difluoroiodomethane (0.123 g, 578.40 mmol, 1.2eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (1.5 mL) was added dropwise to the reactionmixture at same temperature. The reaction mixture stirred for 1 h atr.t. Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferred into water andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 1% MeOH inCH₂Cl₂ as eluent to obtain 249.3 (0.070 g, 21.28%). MS(ES): m/z 569.60[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-249.

Compound I-249 was synthesized from 249.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 16.43%). MS(ES): m/z: 485.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.95%, HPLCpurity: 99.73%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.45 (s, 1H), 9.96 (s, 1H),8.04-8.01 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.85-7.81 (m, 2H), 7.69-7.65 (t, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.58-7.51 (m, 2H), 7.46-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.23 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),3.39 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H).

Example 250: Synthesis of(1S,2S)-2-fluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-250

Synthesis of Compound 250.1.

Compound 250.1 was synthesized from 381.2 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 38.08%). MS(ES): m/z 502.34 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 250.2.

Compound 250.2 was synthesized from 250.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 56.97%). MS(ES): m/z 550.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 250.3.

To a solution of 250.2 (0.250 g, 0.45 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (3.0 mL), 5MNaOH (0.091 g, 2.2 mmol, 5.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirredat 50° C. for 24 hr. Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferredinto ice water. The pH of the solution was adjusted to neutral usingdilute HCl to obtain solid precipitate which was washed with water anddried well to obtain 250.3. (0.150 g, 68.48%). MS(ES): m/z 482.57[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 250.4.

To a solution of (1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.023g, 0.22 mmol, 1.1 eq) in N,N′-dimethylformamide (1.0 mL) at 0° C.,(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate) (0.125 g, 0.33 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was allowed to stir at 0° C. for 30 min. Then,di-isopropylethylamine (0.070 g, 0.55 mmol, 2.5 eq) and compound 250.3(0.1 g, 0.2 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was allowed tostir at 50° C. for 3 h. After completion of the reaction, the reactionmixture was transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material. This was purified bycolumn chromatography using 25% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure250.4 (0.062 g, 75.14%). MS(ES): m/z: 568.97 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-250.

Compound I-250 was synthesized from 250.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 66.27%). MS(ES): m/z: 484.30 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.81%, HPLCpurity: 95.20%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 97.26%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz):8.38-8.37 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 8.06-8.03 (dd, J=2 Hz, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.95(s, 1H), 7.79-7.77 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (s, 1H), 7.59 (s, 1H),4.79-4.75 (m, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.15 (s, 3H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 2.08-2.04(m, 1H), 1.80-1.69 (m, 1H), 1.21-1.14 (m, 1H).

Example 251: Synthesis of(1R,2R)-2-fluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-251

Synthesis of Compound 251.1.

To a solution of (1R,2R)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.023g, 0.22 mmol, 1.1 eq) in N,N′-dimethylformamide (1.0 mL) at 0° C.,(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate) (0.125 g, 0.33 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was allowed to stir at 0° C. for 30 min. The,di-isopropylethylamine (0.070 g, 0.55 mmol, 2.5 eq) and 250.3 (0.1 g,0.2 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was allowed to stir at 50°C. for 3 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layercombined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to obtain the crude material. This was purified by columnchromatography using 22% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 251.1(0.058 g, 44.12%). MS(ES): m/z: 568.54 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-251.

Compound I-251 was synthesized from 251.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 80.96%). MS(ES): m/z: 484.35 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.90%, HPLCpurity: 98.14%, Chiral HPLC Purity: (96.00%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz):8.37-8.37 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.05-8.03 (dd, J=2 Hz, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.94(s, 1H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.71 (s, 1H), 7.59 (s, 1H), 4.78-4.74 (m, 1H),3.82 (s, 3H), 3.15 (s, 3H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 2.08-2.04 (m, 1H), 1.80-1.69(m, 1H), 1.21-1.14 (m, 1H).

Example 252/253:(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-253and(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-254

Synthesis of Compound I-253 and I-254

Isomers of 1-391 (0.070 g) were separated out from 1-391 using column(CHIRAL PAK AD-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u)) and 0.1% DEA in MeOH flow rate of3 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-252 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z: 506.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity 98.39%, Chiral HPLC:(100%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 10.75 (s, 1H), 8.71 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s,1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.69 (m, 3H), 7.38-7.11 (t, 1H), 3.89-3.86 (d,J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 3.46-3.39 (m, 2H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.91-2.87 (m, 1H),2.05-1.97 (m, 3H), 1.79-1.67 (m, 3H), 0.79-0.775 (m, 4H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure 1-253 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z: 506.31 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.60%, HPLC purity 94.89%, ChiralHPLC: (96.26%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.62 (s, 1H), 10.75 (s, 1H),8.71 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.69 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.12(t, 1H), 3.89-3.86 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 3.51-3.39 (m, 2H), 3.18 (s, 3H),2.94-2.89 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.80-1.77 (m, 1H), 1.76-1.67 (m,2H), 0.79-0.77 (m, 4H).

Example 254/255: Synthesis of(R)—N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-254 and(S)—N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-255

Synthesis of Compound I-254 and I-255.

Isomers of I-390 (0.082 g) were separated out using column (CHIRAL PAKAD-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u)) and 0.1% DEA in MeOH flow rate of 4 mL/min. toget pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a was concentratedin vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-254 (0.022 g). MS(ES): m/z: 470.52[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.87%, HPLC purity 97.50%, Chiral HPLC: (96.22%),1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.51 (s, 1H), 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.54 (s, 1H),7.97 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.70-7.66 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.88-3.86 (d,J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 3.45-3.38 (m, 2H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 2.92-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.48(s, 3H), 1.99-1.98 (m, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 1.82-1.72 (m, 1H), 1.67 (s, 2H),0.77-0.76 (m, 4H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to affordpure I-255 (0.020 g). MS(ES): m/z: 470.52 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.93%,HPLC purity 95.32%, Chiral HPLC: (97.30%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):12.52 (s, 1H), 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.54 (s, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H),7.70-7.66 (m, 2H), 3.88-3.86 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 3.45-3.42 (m, 2H), 3.21(s, 3H), 2.92-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 1.99-1.98 (m, 2H), 1.82-1.75(m, 1H), 1.67 (s, 2H), 0.77-0.76 (m, 4H).

Example 256/257: Synthesis of(R)-2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((R)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-256 and(S)-2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((R)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-257

Synthesis of Compounds I-256 and I-257.

Isomers of 1-324 (0.080 g) were separated out using column (CHIRAL PAKAD-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u)) and 0.1% DEA MEOH flow rate of 4 mL/min. toget pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a was concentratedin vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-256 (0.024 g). MS(ES): m/z: 506.41[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.84%, HPLC purity 98.98%, Chiral HPLC: 98.00%, 1HNMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.55 (s, 1H), 10.80 (s, 1H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 7.93(s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.67 (q, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.43-4.41 (d, J=10.4Hz, 1H), 4.08-4.05 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 3.59-3.53 (m, 1H), 3.19 (s, 3H),2.98-2.96 (m, 1H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 1.99-1.87 (m, 4H), 1.67-1.41 (m, 2H),1.49-1.43 (m, 2H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to affordpure I-257 (0.011 g). MS(ES): m/z: 506.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 94.51%,HPLC purity 94.31%, Chiral HPLC: 99.54%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):12.56 (s, 1H), 10.81 (s, 1H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H),7.74-7.67 (q, J=8 Hz, 2H), 4.43-4.41 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 4.08-4.05 (d,J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 3.59-3.51 (m, 1H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 2.98-2.95 (m, 1H), 2.49(s, 3H), 1.99-1.88 (m, 4H), 1.65-1.64 (m, 2H), 1.49-1.43 (m, 2H).

Example 258: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-258

Synthesis of Compound 258.1.

To compound 2-fluoro-1-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene (3.0 g, 0.014mmol, 1.0 eq) in dimethylformamide (60 mL) at 0° C., sodiummethanethiolate (1.81 g, 0.025 mmol, 1.8 eq) was added dropwise.Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 40 min. After completion ofthe reaction, the solid obtained in the reaction mixture, was filteredand dried under vacuum to obtain 258.1 (3.0 g, 88.15%) MS(ES): m/z238.45 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 258.2.

To compound 258.1 (3.0 g, 0.012 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture of MeOH (4mL) and water (1.1 mL), acetic acid (11.0 g, 0.18 mmol, 15.0 eq) wasadded. Reaction mixture was allowed to stir at 50-60° C. for 1 h. After1 h, iron powder (4.96 g, 0.088 mmol, 7.0 eq) was added in portions.Reaction mixture was further allowed to stir at 90° C. for 2 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was diluted with MeOHand filtered through celite bed. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuoto get the crude material. This was purified by column chromatographyusing 15-20% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 258.2 (2.1g, 80.13%). MS(ES): m/z 208.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 258.3.

To compound 258.2 (2.1 g, 4.83 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetic acid (21 mL),sodium tungstate (1.49 g, 5.07 mmol, 1.005 eq) was added in portions.Reaction mixture was allowed to stir at r.t. for 5 min. Then, 30%hydrogen peroxide solution (18 mL) was added dropwise at r.t. Reactionmixture was allowed to stir at r.t. for 10 min. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water. The pH of thesolution was adjusted to 7 by using saturated NaHCO₃ and then extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crude material.This was purified by column chromatography using 10-13% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain pure 258.3 (1.2 g, 49.5%). MS(ES): m/z 240.16[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 258.4.

Compound 258.4 was synthesized from 258.3 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 18.23%). MS(ES): m/z 525.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 258.5

Compound 258.5 was synthesized from 258.4 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 76.26%). MS(ES): m/z 574.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-258.

Compound I-258 was synthesized from 258.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 82.03%). MS(ES): m/z: 490.38 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.08%, HPLCpurity: 96.51%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.81 (s, 1H), 10.89 (s, 1H),9.12 (s, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s, 2H), 7.95-7.93 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.93 (t, 1H), 3.37 (s, 3H), 2.08-2.04 (m, 1H), 0.82 (s, 4H).

Example 259: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-259

Synthesis of Compound 259.1.

Compound 259.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 258.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 19.57%). MS(ES): m/z 489.51 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 259.2.

Compound 259.2 was synthesized from 259.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 83.37%). MS(ES): m/z 538.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-259.

Compound I-259 was synthesized from 259.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 75.44%). MS(ES): m/z: 454.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.62 (s, 1H), 10.71 (s, 1H),8.97 (s, 1H), 8.12-8.06 (m, 3H), 7.90-7.88 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 3.35 (s,3H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.02-2.00 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 0.80-0.79 (m, 4H).

Example 260:(1S,2S)-2-fluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-260

Synthesis of Compound 260.1.

Compound 260.1 was synthesized from 214.2 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 25.7%). MS(ES): m/z 502.34 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 260.2.

Compound 260.2 was synthesized from 260.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 63.8%). MS(ES): m/z 550.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 260.3.

To compound 260.2 (0.175 g, 0.31 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (2 mL), 5M NaOH(0.06 g, 1.5 mmol, 5.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at50° C. for 36 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixturewas concentrated and transferred into water. Then, pH of the solutionwas adjusted to neutral using dilute HCl solution and then extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 260.3 (0.120 g, 78.26%).MS(ES): m/z 550.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 260.4.

To compound (1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid 1.6 (0.060.0g, 12 mmol, 1.0 eq) in N,N′-dimethylformamide (1 mL),(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxide hexafluorophosphate) (0.094 g, 24 mmol, 2 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 15 min. Then,di-isopropylethylamine (0.8 ml, 3.0 mmol 2.5 eq) and compound 260.3(0.012 g, 12 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at50° C. for 3 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferred intocold water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined,dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography using 6% MeOH inCH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 260.4 (0.043 g, 60.80%). MS(ES): m/z568.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-260.

Compound I-260 was synthesized from 260.4 using general procedure C(Yield: 70.98%). MS(ES): m/z: 484.4 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.64%, HPLCpurity: 97.18%, Chiral HPLC Purity: (99.17%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):10.64 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.93-7.89 (m, 3H), 7.84-7.82(d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.18 (s, 1H), 4.50-4.99 (d, J=4.4 Hz,1H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.21 (s, 1H), 1.63-1.58(m, 1H) 1.18-1.11 (m, 1H).

Example 261: Synthesis of(1R,2R)-2-fluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-261

Synthesis of Compound 261.2.

To compound 261.1 (0.060 g, 12 mmol, 1.0 eq) in N,N′-dimethylformamide(1 mL),(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxide hexafluorophosphate) (0.094 g, 24 mmol, 2 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 15 min. Then,di-isopropylethylamine (0.8 ml, 3.0 mmol 2.5 eq) and compound(1R,2R)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.012 g, 12 mmol, 1.0eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 3 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred into cold water andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography using 6% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant toobtain pure 261.2 (0.043 g, 60.80%). MS(ES): m/z 568.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-261.

Compound I-261 was synthesized from 261.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 70.98%). MS(ES): m/z: 484.4 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.39%, HPLCpurity: 98.65%, Chiral HPLC Purity: (99.67%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):10.63 (s, 1H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.92-7.82 (m, 4H), 7.76 (s,1H), 7.17 (s, 1H), 5.00-4.99 (m, 1H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 2.49(s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 1H), 1.63-1.57 (m, 1H) 1.18-1.09 (m, 1H).

Example 262: Synthesis of(1S,2S)—N-(7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-262

Synthesis of Compound 262.1.

Compound 262.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 246.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 20.84%). MS(ES): m/z: 516.29 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 262.2.

Compound 262.2 was synthesized from 262.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 73.10%). MS(ES): m/z: 564.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 262.3.

To compound 262.2 (0.35 g, 0.62 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (2 mL), 5M NaOHsolution (1.5 mL, 3.10 mmol, 5.0 eq) was added dropwise. Reactionmixture was stirred at 80° C. for 24 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 262.3 (0.21 g,68.24%). MS(ES): m/z 500.16 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 262.4.

To a solution of (1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.024g, 0.21 mmol, 1.5 eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (2 mL) at 0° C.,(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxidhexafluorophosphate) (0.115 g, 0.25 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. Then, compound 1.5 (0.075 g,0.15 mmol, 1.0 eq) and di-isopropylethylamine (0.059 g, 0.45 mmol, 3.0eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1.5 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to coldwater to obtain precipitate which was filtered and dried well to obtainpure 262.4 (0.075 g, 72.71%). MS(ES): m/z 582.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-262.

Compound I-262 was synthesized from using general procedure C. (Yield:77.94%). MS(ES): m/z: 498.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.28%, HPLC purity97.94%, Chiral HPLC Purity: (98.05%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.54(s, 1H), 10.65 (s, 1H), 8.63 (s, 1H), 8.22 (s, 1H), 8.03-8.00 (dd, J=2.8Hz, J=1.6 Hz, 2H), 7.83-7.81 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 5.01-4.99(m, 1H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.34 (s, 3H),1.66-1.61 (m, 1H) 1.60-1.25 (m, 2H).

Example 263:(1R,2R)—N-(7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-263

Synthesis of Compound 263.1.

To a solution of 262.3 (0.024 g, 0.21 mmol, 1.5 eq) inN,N-dimethylformamide (2 mL) at 0° C.,(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate) (0.115 g, 0.25 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. Then, compound(1R,2R)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.075 g, 0.15 mmol, 1.0eq) and di-isopropylethylamine (0.059 g, 0.45 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1.5 h. After completion ofthe reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to cold water toobtain precipitate which was filtered under vacuum, washed with waterand dried well to obtain pure 263.1 (0.075 g, 72.71%). MS(ES): m/z582.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-263.

Compound I-263 was synthesized from 263.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 75.95%). MS(ES): m/z: 498.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.04%, HPLCpurity 99.14%, Chiral HPLC: (98.25%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.54(s, 1H), 10.65 (s, 1H), 8.63 (s, 1H), 8.22-8.22 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H),8.02-8.00 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.83-7.81 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H),5.00-4.82 (d, 1H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.25 (s,3H), 1.65-1.59 (m, 1H) 1.16-1.11 (m, 2H).

Example 264: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-cyclobutyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-264

Synthesis of Compound 264.1.

To compound 4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene (3.0 g, 13.64 mmol, 1.0 eq)in N,N-dimethylformamide (30 mL) at 0° C., sodium methanethiolate (1.72g, 24.55 mmol, 1.8 eq) was added dropwise. Reaction mixture was stirredat 0° C. for 40 min. After completion of the reaction, the solidobtained in the reaction mixture, was filtered and dried under vacuum toobtain 264.1 (3.0 g, 88.68%) MS(ES): m/z 249.09 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 264.2.

To compound 264.1 (3.0 g, 12.09 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture of MeOH (4mL) and water (1.1 mL), acetic acid (10.88 g, 181.35 mmol, 15.0 eq) wasadded. Reaction mixture was allowed to stir at 50-60° C. for 1 h. After1 h, iron powder (4.62 g, 84.1 mmol, 7.0 eq) was added in portions.Reaction mixture was further allowed to stir at 80° C. for 2 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was diluted with MeOHand filtered through celite bed. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuoto get the crude material. This was purified by column chromatographyusing 15-20% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 264.2 (2.1g, 79.62%). MS(ES): m/z 219.11 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 264.3.

To compound 264.2 (2.1 g, 9.63 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetic acid (21 mL),sodium tungstate (2.84 g, 9.65 mmol, 1.005 eq) was added portionwise.Reaction mixture was allowed to stir at r.t. for 5 min. Then, 30%hydrogen peroxide solution (18 mL) was added dropwise at r.t. Reactionmixture was allowed to stir at r.t. for 10 min. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water. The pH of thesolution was adjusted to 7 by using saturated NaHCO₃ and then extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crude material.This was purified by column chromatography using 10-13% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain pure 264.3 (1.2 g, 49.83%). MS(ES): m/z251.11 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 264.4.

To compound 264.3 (1 g, 4.0 mmol, 1.0 eq) and4,4,5,5-Tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (1.79 g, 10.1 mmol, 1.5 eq) intetrahydrofuran (10 mL), potassium carbonate (1.1 g, 8.0 mmol, 2.0 eq)was added. Argon was purged through the reaction mixture for 5 min.Then, [1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloro-palladium(II) (0.29g, 0.4 mmol, 0.1 eq) was added and again purged for 5 min. Reactionmixture was stirred at 110° C. for 4 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crude material.This was purified by column chromatography using 12% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain 264.4 (0.8 g, 67.33%). MS(ES): m/z 298.18[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 264.5.

To compound 264.4 (5.0 g, 16 mmol, 1.0 eq) and4-bromo-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (2.74 g, 14 mmol, 0.84 eq) in1,4-dioxane (40 mL), potassium carbonate (6.96 g, 48 mmol, 3.0 eq) wasadded. Argon gas was purged through the reaction for 10-15 min. Then,[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II)] complexwith CH₂Cl₂ (0.41 g, 0.48 mmol, 0.03 eq) was added. Reaction mixture wasstirred at 100-110° C. for 3 h. After completion of the reaction, thereaction mixture was transferred to water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and evaporated under vacuum to obtain 264.5 (1.5 g, 33.6%).MS(ES): m/z 266.37 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 264.6.

Compound 264.6 was synthesized from 264.5 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 26.16%). MS(ES): m/z 552.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 264.7.

Compound 264.7 was synthesized from 264.6 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 42.88%). MS(ES): m/z 600.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-264.

Compound I-264 was synthesized from 267.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 51.93%). MS(ES): m/z: 516.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.65%, HPLCpurity 99.04%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.68 (s, 1H), 10.76 (s, 1H),8.77 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.89 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.79 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H),7.71 (s, 1H), 7.27 (t, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H),2.06-2.03 (m, 1H), 0.80-0.78 (m, 4H).

Example 265: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-265

Synthesis of Compound 265.1.

Compound 265.1 was synthesized from 491.1 and 98.4 using generalprocedure. A (Yield: 20.61%). MS(ES): m/z 516.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound 265.2 Compound 265.2 was synthesized from 265.1and cyclopropanecarboxamide using general procedure. B (Yield: 63.96%).MS(ES): m/z 564.27 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-265.

Compound was synthesized from 265.2 using general procedure C (Yield:67.17%). MS(ES): m/z: 480.40 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.65%, HPLC purity95.45%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.501 (s, 1H), 10.59 (s, 1H), 8.59(s, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.79 (s, 2H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 3.82(s, 3H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.01-2.00 (m, 1H),0.78 (bs, 4H).

Example 266/267: Synthesis of(1S,2S)-2-fluoro-N-(7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-266 and(1R,2R)-2-fluoro-N-(7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-267

Synthesis of Compound 266.1.

Compound 266.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 1.1a using generalprocedure B.

Synthesis of Compound 266.2.

Compound 266.2 was synthesized from 266.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B to obtain 1.2. (Yield: 78.28%). MS (ES): m/z503.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 266.2.

To a solution of 266.1 (0.130 g, 2.5 mmol, 1 eq), in MeOH (5 mL), 5Msodium hydroxide (1 mL) was added. Reaction mixture stirred at r.t. for36 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferred in water andextracted with ethyl acetate. Combined organic layer dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ toobtain pure 266.2. (0.080 g, 71.18%). MS(ES): m/z 435.50 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 266.3.

To a cooled solution of 266.2 (0.040 g, 9.2 mmol, 1.0 eq) and(1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.014 g, 1.38 mmol, 1.5eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (1 mL) at 0° C. was added((1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate)) (0.070 g, 1.84 mmol, 2.0 eq) andN,N-Diisopropylethylamine (0.036 g, 2.76 mmol, 3.0 eq) and stirred thereaction mixture at 50° C. for 2 hr. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo topressure to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to obtainpure 266.3. (0.036 g, 75.12%). MS(ES): m/z 521.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-266.

Compound I-266 was synthesized from 266.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 82.83%). MS(ES): m/z: 437.47 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.03%, HPLCpurity 93.50%, Chiral HPLC: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.39 (s,1H), 10.57 (s, 1H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.58-7.52(m, 2H), 7.27-7.23 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.97-4.80 (m, 1H), 4.01 (s, 3H),3.73 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.19 (s, 1H), 1.63-1.58 (m, 1H), 1.12-1.09(m, 1H).

Synthesis of Compound 267.1.

To a solution of 266.2 (0.040 g, 9.2 mmol, 1.0 eq) and(1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.014 g, 1.38 mmol, 1.5eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (1 mL) and cooled at 0° C. Added HATU((1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate)) (0.070 g, 1.84 mmol, 2.0 eq) andN,N-Diisopropylethylamine (0.036 g, 2.76 mmol, 3.0 eq) and stirred thereaction mixture at 50° C. for 2 hr. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo topressure to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to obtainpure 267.1. (0.028 g, 58.43%). MS(ES): m/z 521.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-267.

Compound I-267 was synthesized from 267.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 93.73%). MS(ES): m/z: 437.60 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.74%, HPLCpurity 97.53%, Chiral HPLC: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 10.49 (s,1H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.78 (s, 1H), 7.58-7.51 (m, 2H),7.27-7.23 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 6.18-6.17 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.97 (s, 1H),3.97 (s, 3H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 1.63-1.57 (m, 1H), 1.47-1.31(m, 1H), 1.25 (s, 1H).

Example 268: Synthesis of(1S,2S)-2-fluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-268

Synthesis of Compound 268.1.

Compound 268.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 65.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 21.59%). MS(ES): m/z 531.18 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 268.2.

Compound 268.2 was synthesized from 268.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure A. (Yield: 51.52%). MS(ES): m/z 579.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 268.3.

To compound 268.2 (0.225 g, 3.89 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH was added 5Msodium hydroxide (3 ml). Reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 24h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was concentrated. The pH of thereaction mixture was adjusted to neutral using NaHCO₃ solution and thenextracted with CH₂Cl₂. Organic layer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography using 2.5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant toobtain pure 268.3 (0.120 g, 60.44%). MS(ES): m/z 511.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 268.4.

To a solution of (1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.060g, 0.11 mmol, 1.0 eq) in N,N′-dimethylformamide (1 mL) at 0° C.(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate) (0.066 g, 0.17 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added intoit. Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. Then, compound268.3 (0.036 g, 0.35 mmol, 3.0 eq) and di-isopropylethylamine (0.037 g,0.29 mmol, 2.5 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2h. After completion of reaction, the reaction mixture was transferredinto cold water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layercombined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatography using25% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 268.4 (0.038 g,54.29%). MS(ES): m/z 596.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-268.

Compound I-268 was synthesized from 268.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 70.46%). MS(ES): m/z: 513.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.10%, HPLCpurity: 96.21%, Chiral HPLC Purity: (100.00%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz):8.05 (s, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.66 (s, 2H),4.76-4.72 (m, 1H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 3.34 (s, 3H), 3.08 (s, 3H), 2.59 (s,3H), 2.15 (s, 1H), 1.78-1.70 (m, 1H), 1.19-1.13 (m, 1H).

Example 269: Synthesis of(1R,2R)-2-fluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-269

Synthesis of Compound 269.1.

To compound (1R,2R)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.060 g,0.11 mmol, 1.0 eq) in N,N′-dimethylformamide (1 mL) at 0° C.,(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate) (0.062 g, 0.16 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. Then, diisopropylethyl amine (0.035 g, 0.27 mmol, 2.5 eq) and compound 268.1 (0.014 g,0.14 mmol, 1.2 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for2 h. After completion of reaction, the reaction mixture was transferredinto cold water and extracted by ethyl acetate. Organic layers werecombined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography and compound waseluted in 25% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 1.2(0.035 g, 49.92%). MS(ES): m/z 597.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-269.

Compound I-269 was synthesized from 269.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 76.50%). MS(ES): m/z: 513.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.10%, HPLCpurity: 96.21%, Chiral HPLC Purity: (100%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.05(s, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.66 (s, 2H),4.76-4.72 (m, 1H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 3.34 (s, 3H), 3.08 (s, 3H), 2.59 (s,3H), 2.15 (s, 1H), 1.78-1.70 (m, 1H), 1.19-1.13 (m, 1H).

Example 270/271:(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-270 and(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-271

Synthesis of Compound I-270 and I-271.

Isomers of I-380 (0.105 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALPAKAD-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1% NH3 in MeOH:ACN (30:70) as co-solvent withflow rate of 3 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2(FR-b). FR-a was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-270(0.023 g). MS(ES): m/z 567.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.35%, HPLC Purity:98.85%, Chiral HPLC: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.71 (s, 1H), 8.04(s, 1H), 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.73-7.69 (m, 2H), 7.56-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.13 (s,1H), 7.05 (t, 1H), 3.76 (s, 2H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 3.16 (s, 3H), 3.00 (s,1H), 3.09 (s, 1H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.01-1.88 (m, 1H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-271 (0.027 g). MS(ES):m/z 567.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.00%, HPLC Purity: 99.13%, ChiralHPLC: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.71 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 7.84(s, 1H), 7.75-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.716-7.695 (m, 1H), 7.579-7.558 (d, J=,1H), 7.15 (t, 1H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 3.16 (s, 3H), 2.11 (s,1H), 2.02-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.88 (s, 1H), 1.25 (s, 2H).

Example 272: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-272

Synthesis of Compound 272.1.

Compound 272.1 was synthesized from 188.4 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 17.29%). MS(ES): m/z 497.52 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 272.2.

Compound 272.2 was synthesized from 272.1 and6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:66.51%). MS(ES): m/z 623.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound I-272. Compound I-272 was synthesized from 272.2using general procedure C (Yield: 80.93%). MS(ES): m/z 539.50 [M+H]⁺,LCMS purity: 99.34%, HPLC Purity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.67(s, 1H), 9.99 (s, 1H), 8.62 (s, 1H), 8.25-8.23 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.92-7.88 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.73 (d, J=8.4, 1H), 7.65 (s, 1H),7.42-7.40 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.28-7.26 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (s, 1H),3.21 (s, 3H), 2.12-2.06 (m, 1H), 1.07-1.02 (m, 2H), 0.76-0.72 (m, 2H).

Example 273: Synthesis of I-273

Synthesis of Compound 273.1.

Compound 273.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 188.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 17.29%). MS(ES): m/z 497.52 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 273.2.

Compound 273.2 was synthesized from 273.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 65.48%). MS(ES): m/z 587.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-273.

Compound I-273 was synthesized from 273.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 39.69%). MS(ES): m/z 503.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.70%, HPLCPurity: 98.45%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.46 (s, 1H), 9.92 (s, 1H),8.54 (s, 1H), 8.08-8.06 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.85 (t, J=1.2 Hz, 1H),7.74-7.72 (s, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.24 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 3.18 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.07 (s, 1H), 1.04-1.02 (d, J=8.4Hz, 2H), 0.73-0.72 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 2H).

Example 274/275: Synthesis of(S)-2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-274 and(R)-2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-27

Synthesis of Compound I-274 and I-275.

Isomers of I-384 (0.090 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALPAKAD-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1% NH3 in MeOH:ACN (30:70) as co-solvent withflow rate of 3 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2(FR-b). FR-a was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-274(0.020 g). MS(ES): m/z 531.6 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.57%, HPLC Purity:99.85%, Chiral HPLC: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.74 (s, 1H), 8.05(s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.758-7.745 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 7.65 (s, 1H),7.567-7.549 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (s, 1H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H),3.14 (s, 3H), 2.99-2.96 (m, 2H), 2.00 (s, 3H), 1.69 (s, 1H), 0.87 (s,1H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-275(0.023 g). MS(ES): m/z 529.31 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.87%, HPLC Purity:98.06%, Chiral HPLC: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.73 (s, 1H), 8.06(s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.67-7.65 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.54(m, 1H), 7.14 (s, 1H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.14 (s, 3H),2.04-1.96 (m, 3H), 1.65 (s, 1H), 1.25-1.21 (m, 2H), 1.10-1.08 (s, 1H).

Example 276: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-276

Synthesis of Compound 276.1.

To compound 3-amino-6-chloropicolinonitrile (3 g, 1.96 mmol, 1.0 eq) inN,N′-dimethylformamide (30 mL) at 0° C., was added compound1-bromo-2-methoxyethane (3.24 g, 2.35 mmol, 1.2 eq). Then, sodiumhydride (0.940 g, 3.92 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added into it. Reaction mixturewas stirred at 0° C. for 5 h. After completion of reaction, the reactionmixture was transferred into cold water and with extracted by ethylacetate. Organic layer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 30% ethyl acetate in hexane aseluant to obtain pure 276.1 (1.8 g, 43.54%). MS(ES): m/z 212.65 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 276.2.

Compound 276.2 was synthesized from 276.1 and(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methanamine using general procedure B. (Yield:20.60%). MS(ES): m/z 343.40 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 276.3

Compound 276.3 was synthesized using from 276.2 general procedure C.(Yield: 57.64%). MS(ES): m/z: 179.20 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 276.4.

Compound was synthesized from 276.3 and 118.1 using general procedure B.(Yield: 30.76%). MS(ES): m/z 606.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-276.

Compound I-276 was synthesized from 276.4 using general procedure C(Yield: 59.94%). MS(ES): m/z 522.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.52%, HPLCPurity: 99.55%, ¹H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.25 (s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H),7.86-7.75 (m, 3H), 7.65-7.63 (d, 1H), 7.53-7.50 (d, 2H), 7.41-7.38 (m,2H), 7.19-7.15 (d, 1H), 5.72 (s, 1H), 3.50 (s, 3H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 3.22(s, 3H), 3.13 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H).

Example 277: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((6-cyano-5-((2-methoxyethyl)amino)pyridin-2-yl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide,I-277

Synthesis of Compound 277.1.

Compound 277.1 was synthesized from 338.4 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 10.44%). MS(ES): m/z 634.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-277.

Compound I-277 was synthesized from 277.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 69.18%). MS(ES): m/z 550.70 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.88%, HPLCPurity: 98.11%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.76 (s, 1H), 10.19 (s, 1H),8.88 (s, 1H), 8.31 (s, 1H), 8.17-8.12 (m, 2H), 7.97-7.87 (m, 2H), 7.6(s, 1H), 7.49-7.47 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.27(s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 1.24 (s, 1H).

Example 278/279: Synthesis of(R)-2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((S)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-278 and(S)-2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((S)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-279

Synthesis of Compound I-278 and I-279.

Isomers of I-323 (0.075 g) were separated out using column (CHIRAL CELOX-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1 DEA in IPA as co-solvent with flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-278 (0.022 g). MS(ES):m/z 506.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.54%, HPLC Purity: 99.14%, Chiral HPLCPurity: 97.07%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.57 (s, 1H), 10.82 (s, 1H),8.57 (s, 1H), 7.94-7.88 (d, J=27.2 Hz, 2H), 7.75-7.68 (m, 2H), 4.44-4.41(d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 4.08-4.05 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 3.60-3.56 (m, 1H),3.19 (s, 3H), 2.95 (s, 1H), 1.98 (s, 2H), 1.90 (s, 3H), 1.58 (s, 2H),1.24 (bs, 4H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pureI-279 (0.020 g). MS(ES): m/z 506.68 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 94.45%, HPLCPurity: 95.96%, Chiral HPLC: 98.15%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.65 (s,1H), 10.82 (s, 1H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 7.94-7.88 (m, 2H), 7.72-7.70 (m, 2H),4.44-4.41 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 4.08-4.05 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 3.57 (s,1H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 2.00-1.86 (m, 6H), 1.64-1.58 (m, 2H), 1.24 (bs, 4H).

Example 280/281: Synthesis of(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((R)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-280and(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((R)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-281

Synthesis of Compounds I-280 and I-281.

Isomers of I-326 (0.075 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and 0.1% DEA IPA flow rate of 4 mL/min. to getpure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a was concentrated invacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-280 (0.022 g). MS(ES): m/z 542.75[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.84%, HPLC Purity: 99.52%, Chiral HPLC: 97.65%,1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.78 (s, 1H), 10.97 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H),7.99 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.77-7.71 (m, 2H), 7.26 (t, 1H), 4.46-4.43(d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.09-4.06 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.61-3.54 (s, 1H), 3.21(s, 3H), 1.99 (bs, 2H), 1.98-1.89 (m, 2H), 1.58 (s, 2H), 1.50-1.44 (m,1H), 1.24 (s, 2H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to affordpure I-281 (0.022 g). MS(ES): m/z 542.75 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.09%,HPLC Purity: 94.35%, Chiral HPLC: 97.58%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):13.78 (s, 1H), 10.97 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 7.98-7.91 (s, 2H), 7.75-7.71(m, 2H), 7.26 (t, 1H), 4.46-4.43 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.09-4.06 (d, 1H),3.58 (s, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 1.98 (bs, 2H), 1.92-1.90 (m, 2H), 1.58 (s,2H), 1.24 (s, 3H).

Example 282: Synthesis of(1S,2S)—N-(7-((4-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-282

Synthesis of Compound 282.1.

To a solution of (1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.30 g,0.27 mmol, 1.5 eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (3 mL) at 0° C.,1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxidhexafluoro-phosphate (0.138 g, 0.36 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was allowed to stir for 15 min at 0° C. Then,diisopropylethylamine (0.0070 g, 0.54 mmol, 3.0 eq) and compound 339.3(0.090 g, 0.18 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at50° C. for 5 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixturewas transferred to water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to get the crude material. This was purified bycolumn chromatography using 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure283.1 (0.030 g, 28.43%). MS(ES): m/z 585.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-282.

Compound I-282 was synthesized from 282.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 83.95%). MS(ES): m/z 501.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.65%, HPLCPurity: 94.34%, Chiral HPLC: 95.66%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.60(s, 1H), 10.71 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 1H), 8.31 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 2H), 7.82(s, 1H), 4.99 (s, 1H), 4.82 (s, 1H), 4.15 (s, 2H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 2.20(s, 1H), 2.09 (s, 1H), 1.65-1.59 (d, J=2.32 Hz, 2H), 1.30 (s, 6H), 1.14(s, 1H).

Example 283: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(5,5-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-283

Synthesis of Compound 283.1.

A solution of 3-(methylthio)-4-nitrobenzoic acid (5 g, 23.45 mmol, 1eq), 1,1′-Carbonyldiimidazole (5.70 g, 3.520 mmol, 1.5 eq) intetrahydrofuran (50 mL) was stirred for 3 h at r.t.1-amino-2-methylpropan-2-ol (2.51 g, 28.16 mmol, 1.2 eq) was added intothe reaction mixture at r.t. Reaction mixture stirred for 30 min. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred into ethyl acetate andwashed with 0.2M HCl. Organic layer again washed with saturatedbicarbonate solution. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 10% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ aseluent to obtain 283.1 (3.2 g, 47.99%). MS(ES): m/z 285.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 283.2.

To a solution of 283.1 (3 g, 10.55 mmol, 1 eq), in CH₂Cl₂ (150 mL), wasadded methane sulphonic acid (6.08 g, 63.38 mmol, 6 eq), drop wise at 0°C. Reaction mixture was heated at 40° C. for 18 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred into saturated bicarbonate solution andextracted with CH₂Cl₂. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bytrituration with diethyl ether to obtain 283.2 (2.3 g, 81.85%). MS(ES):m/z 267.32 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 283.3.

To a solution of 283.2 (2.3 g, 8.64 mmol, 1 eq), in Acetic acid (24 mL),was added zinc dust (2.82 g, 43.23 mmol, 5 eq) portion wise. Reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 16 h. After completion of reaction, thereaction mixture was transferred into NaHCO₃ solution and extracted withethyl acetate. Combined Organic layer dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentratedin vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by trituration withdiethyl ether to obtain 283.3 (1.9 g, 93.09%). MS(ES): m/z 237.33[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 283.4.

To a solution of 283.3 (1.9 g, 8.04 mmol, 1 eq) in acetic acid (19 mL)was added 30% hydrogen peroxide (5.47 g, 0.1610 mmol, 20.0 eq) andsodium tungstate dehydrate (2.35 g, 8.04 mmol, 1 eq). Reaction mixturewas stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture wastransferred in ice-water and precipitated product was filtered, washedwith 50% ethyl acetate in hexane and dried well to obtain 283.4 (1.2 g,Yield: 55.63%). MS(ES): m/z 269.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 283.5.

Compound 283.5 was synthesized from 283.4 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 19.94%). MS(ES): m/z 555.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 283.6.

Compound 283.6 was synthesized from 283.5 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 45.96%). MS(ES): m/z 603.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-283.

Compound I-283 was synthesized from 286.3 using general procedure C(Yield: 61.99%). MS(ES): m/z 519.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 94.75%, HPLCPurity: 95.96%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.76 (s, 1H), 10.85 (s, 1H),8.98 (s, 1H), 8.31 (s, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 8.12-8.11 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.87-7.85 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 3.74 (s, 2H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 2.05 (s, 2H),1.47 (s, 6H), 0.82 (bs, 4H).

Example 284: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(5,5-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-284

Synthesis of Compound 284.1.

Compound 284.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 283.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 25.78%). MS(ES): m/z 519.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 284.2.

Compound 284.2 was synthesized from 284.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 45.71%). MS(ES): m/z 567.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-284.

Compound I-284 was synthesized from 284.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 50.33%). MS(ES): m/z 482.61 [M−H]+, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCPurity: 96.35%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.58 (s, 1H), 10.67 (s, 1H),8.83 (s, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H), 8.09-8.07 (m, 2H), 7.82-7.80 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 3.72 (s, 2H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.01-2.00 (m, 1H), 1.46(s, 6H), 0.79-0.77 (s, 4H).

Example 285: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-cyclopropyl-2-(dimethylphosphoryl)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-285

Synthesis of Compound 285.1.

To a solution of 1-bromo-4-nitrobenzene (5.0 g, 24.75 mmol, 1.0 eq) andcyclopropyl boronic acid (3.19 g, 37.12 mmol, 1.5 eq) in toluene (40 mL)and water (10 mL) was added potassium carbonate (10.24 g, 74.25 mmol,3.0 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed for 10 min. under argonatmosphere. To this palladium acetate (0.56 g, 2.475 mmol, 0.1 eq) andTricyclohexylphosphine (1.39 g, 4.95 mmol, 0.2 eq) were added, againdegassed for 10 min. under argon atmosphere. The reaction was stirred at100° C. for 3 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferred inwater and extracted with ethyl acetate. Combined organic layer waswashed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography using 5% ethylacetate in hexane to obtain pure 285.1 (3.0 g, 74.28%). MS(ES): m/z164.18 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 285.2.

To a solution of 285.1 (2.5 g, 15.32 mmol, 1.0 eq) in mixture of MeOH(20 mL) and water (5 mL) was added acetic acid (5 mL) followed by ironpowder (3.0 g). Reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred into water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Combined organic layer was washed with brine, driedover Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography using 30% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 285.2 (2.0 g, 98.01%). MS(ES): m/z 134.19 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 285.3.

To a solution of 285.2 (1.4 g, 10.51 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetonitrile (20mL) was added N-Bromosuccinimide (2.43 g, 13.66 mmol, 1.3 eq) at 0° C.Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reactionmixture was transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate.Combined organic layer was washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography using 5% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure285.3 (1.8 g, 80.74%). MS(ES): m/z 213.09 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 285.4.

To a solution of 285.3 (1.3 g, 6.13 mmol, 1.0 eq) and dimethyl phosphineoxide (0.526 g, 6.74 mmol, 1.1 eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (13 mL) wasadded potassium phosphate (2.6 g, 12.26 mmol, 2.0 eq). The reactionmixture was degassed for 10 min. under argon atmosphere. The palladiumacetate (0.13 g, 0.613 mmol, 0.1 eq) and Xantphos (0.71 g, 1.226 mmol,0.2 eq) were added, again reaction mixture was degassed for 10 min.under argon atmosphere. The reaction was stirred at 100° C. for 3 h.Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferred in water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Combined organic layer was washed with brine, driedover Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography using 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to obtain pure285.4 (0.56 g, 43.67%). MS(ES): m/z 210.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 285.5.

Compound 285.5 was synthesized from 285.4 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 18.60%). MS(ES): m/z 495.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 285.6.

Compound 285.6 was synthesized from 285.5 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 74.50%). MS(ES): m/z 544.56 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-285.

Compound I-285 was synthesized from 285.6 using general procedure C.(Yield: 56.53%). MS(ES): m/z 460.71 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.61%, HPLCPurity: 97.50%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.49 (s, 1H), 10.62 (s, 1H),9.92 (s, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.49-7.46 (m, 1H), 7.34-7.30 (m, 1H),7.265-7.244 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 2.01-1.94 (s, 3H), 1.782-1.698 (d, J=3.6Hz, 6H), 0.98-0.94 (d, J=18.8 Hz, 2H), 0.76-0.73 (m, 6H).

Example 286: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-cyclopropyl-2-(dimethylphosphoryl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-286

Synthesis of Compound 286.1.

Compound 286.1 was synthesized from 285.4 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 18.24%). MS(ES): m/z 459.93 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 286.2.

Compound 286.2 was synthesized from 286.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 76.85%). MS(ES): m/z 508.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-286.

Compound I-286 was synthesized from 286.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 50.77%). MS(ES): m/z 424.60 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.17%, HPLCPurity: 97.56%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.31 (s, 1H), 10.44 (s, 1H),9.59 (s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.21 (m, 2H), 2.45(s, 3H), 1.980-1.969 (m, 2H), 1.734-1.663 (d, J=28.4 Hz, 6H),0.968-0.952 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 0.889-0.855 (t, J=13.6 Hz, 1H), 0.74 (s,4H).

Example 287: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1-cyclopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-287

Synthesis of Compound 287.1

To compound 246.1a (4 g, 15.9 mmol, 1.0 eq) and compound 1.2 (3.69 g,17.5 mmol, 1.1 eq) in tetrahydrofuran (32 mL), sodium carbonate (4.3 g,31.8 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was degassed for 5 min.Then, [1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (1.16g, 1.59 mmol, 0.1 eq) was added and again degassed for 5 min. Reactionmixture was stirred at 120° C. for 4 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crude material.This was purified by column chromatography using 13% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain 287.1 (2.0 g, 15.49%). MS(ES): m/z 238.46[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 287.2.

To compound 287.1 (0.28 g, 1.18 mmol, 1.0 eq) in dichloroethane (8 mL),cyclopropyl boronic acid (0.2 g, 2.36 mmol, 2.0 eq), copper acetate(0.21 g, 1.18 mmol, 1.0 eq), 2,2′-bipyridine (0.18 g, 1.18 mmol, 1.0 eq)were added. Oxygen was purged through the reaction mixture for 10-15 minat r.t. Reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 24 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was filtered and washedwith ethyl acetate. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 287.2(0.114 g, 34.83%). MS(ES): m/z 278.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 287.3.

Compound 287.3 was synthesized from 287.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 13.14%). MS(ES): m/z 564.45 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 287.4.

Compound 287.4 was synthesized from 287.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 64.43%). MS(ES): m/z 612.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-287.

Compound I-287 was synthesized from 287.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 92.76%). MS(ES): m/z 528.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.24%, HPLCPurity: 99.41%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.68 (s, 1H), 10.77 (s, 1H),8.81 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 8.14-8.10 (m, 2H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.79(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (s, 1H), 6.38 (s, 1H), 3.81-3.77 (m, 1H), 3.25(s, 3H), 2.04 (s, 1H), 1.11 (s, 2H), 1.02-1.00 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 0.79(s, 4H).

Example 288: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(4-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-288

Synthesis of Compound 281.1.

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene (3.0 g, 13.64 mmol, 1.0eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (30 mL) at 0° C., sodium methanethiolate(1.72 g, 24.55 mmol, 1.8 eq) was added dropwise. Reaction mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 40 min. After completion of the reaction, the solidobtained in the reaction mixture, was filtered and dried under vacuum toobtain 288.1 (3.0 g, 88.68%) MS(ES): m/z 249.09 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 288.2.

To compound 288.1 (3.0 g, 12.09 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture of MeOH (4mL) and water (1.1 mL), acetic acid (10.88 g, 181.35 mmol, 15.0 eq) wasadded. Reaction mixture was allowed to stir at 50-60° C. for 1 h. After1 h, iron powder (4.62 g, 84.1 mmol, 7.0 eq) was added in portions.Reaction mixture was further allowed to stir at 90° C. for 2 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was diluted with MeOHand filtered through celite bed. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuoto get the crude material. This was purified by column chromatographyusing 15-20% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 288.2 (2.1g, 79.62%). MS(ES): m/z 219.11 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 288.3.

To compound 288.2 (2.1 g, 9.63 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetic acid (21 mL),sodium tungstate (2.84 g, 9.65 mmol, 1.005 eq) was added portionwise.Reaction mixture was allowed to stir at r.t. for 5 min. Then, 30%hydrogen peroxide solution (18 mL) was added dropwise at r.t. Reactionmixture was allowed to stir at r.t. for 10 min. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water. The pH of thesolution was adjusted to 7 by using saturated NaHCO₃ and then extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crude material.This was purified by column chromatography using 10-13% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain pure 288.3 (1.2 g, 49.83%). MS(ES): m/z251.11 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 288.4.

To compound 288.3 (1 g, 4.0 mmol, 1.0 eq) and4,4,5,5-Tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (1.79 g, 10.1 mmol, 1.5 eq) intetrahydrofuran (10 mL), potassium carbonate (1.1 g, 8.0 mmol, 2.0 eq)was added. Argon was purged through the reaction mixture for 5 min.Then, [1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloro-palladium(II) (0.29g, 0.4 mmol, 0.1 eq) was added and again purged for 5 min. Reactionmixture was stirred at 120° C. for 4 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crude material.This was purified by column chromatography using 12% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain 288.4 (0.8 g, 67.33%). MS(ES): m/z 298.18[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 288.5.

To compound 1 (2 g, 6.7 mmol, 1.0 eq) and compound 1.5 (1.79 g, 10.1mmol, 1.5 eq) in mixture of 1,4-dioxane (16 mL) and water (4 mL), sodiumcarbonate (1.41 g, 13.4 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added. Argon was purgedthrough the reaction mixture for 5 min. Then,[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (0.54 g,0.67 mmol, 0.1 eq) was added and again purged for 5 min. Reactionmixture was stirred at 120° C. for 4 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crude material.This was purified by column chromatography using 12% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain 288.5 (0.9 g, 66.45%). MS(ES): m/z 269.46[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 288.6.

Compound 288.6 was synthesized from 13.4 and 288.5 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 23.65%). MS(ES): m/z 555.38 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 288.7.

Compound 288.7 was synthesized from 288.6 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 46.72%). MS(ES): m/z 603.37 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-288.

Compound I-288 was synthesized from 288.7 using general procedure C.(Yield: 56.24%). MS(ES): m/z 519.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.24%, HPLCPurity: 99.41%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.76 (s, 1H), 10.85 (s, 1H),8.98 (s, 1H), 8.45 (s, 1H), 8.24-8.21 (d, 2H), 7.90-7.88 (d, J=8.4 Hz1H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.15 (t, 1H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.06 (bs,1H), 0.82 (bs, 4H).

Example 289: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(4-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-289

Synthesis of Compound 289.1.

Compound 289.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 288.5 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 26.12%). MS(ES): m/z 519.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 289.2.

Compound 289.2 was synthesized from 289.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 54.08%). MS(ES): m/z 567.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-289.

Compound I-289 was synthesized from 289.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 68.50%). MS(ES): m/z 483.62 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.31%, HPLCPurity: 98.61%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.12 (s, 1H), 10.75 (s, 1H),8.76 (s, 1H), 8.19-8.17 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.74 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 4H),2.01-1.96 (m, 1H), 0.79 (s, 4H).

Example 290: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-290

Synthesis of Compound 290.1.

Compound 290.1 was synthesized from 338.3 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 17.89%). MS(ES): m/z 552.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 290.2.

Compound 290.2 was synthesized from 290.1 and6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:56.37%). MS(ES): m/z 677.67 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-290.

Compound I-290 was synthesized from 290.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 88.82%). MS(ES): m/z 593.54 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.21%, HPLCPurity: 95.56%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.67 (s, 1H), 10.18 (s, 1H),8.88 (s, 1H), 8.31-8.25 (m, 2H), 8.06-8.04 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.87(m, 2H), 7.55 (s, 1H), 7.34-7.32 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.57 (s, 1H), 3.81(s, 3H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 1.24-1.17 (m, 1H).

Example 291/292: Synthesis of(S)—N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-291 and(R)—N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-292

Synthesis of Compound I-291 and I-292.

Isomers of I-388 (0.094 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1 DEA in IPA:ACN (50:50) as co-solvent withflow rate of 4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2(FR-b). FR-a was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-291(0.027 g). MS(ES): m/z 456.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC Purity:99.83%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.46 (s,1H), 10.57 (s, 1H), 8.52 (s, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.77-7.65 (m, 3H),4.00-3.95 (m, 2H), 3.18 (s, 3H), 3.14 (s, 3H), 2.36-2.34 (m, 1H),1.99-0.89 (m, 2H), 1.24 (s, 2H), 1.71 (s, 1H), 0.71 (s, 4H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-292 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z 456.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC Purity: 100%, Chiral HPLCPurity: 98.23%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.46 (s, 1H), 10.57 (s, 1H),8.52 (s, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.27-7.65 (m, 2H), 4.00-3.95(m, 2H), 3.84-3.78 (m, 1H), 3.61-3.58 (m, 1H), 3.51-3.47 (m, 1H), 3.31(s, 2H), 3.18 (s, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.40-2.34 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.90 (m,2H), 0.89-0.84 (m, 2H).

Example 293/294: Synthesis of(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-293 and(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-294

Synthesis of Compound I-293 and I-294.

Isomers of 1-337 (0.095 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1 DEA in IPA as co-solvent with flow rate of 3mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-293 (0.028 g). MS(ES):m/z 542.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 94.64%, HPLC Purity: 96.67%, ChiralHPLC: 98.13%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.77 (s, 1H), 10.94 (s, 1H),7.97 (s, 1H), 7.79-7.72 (m, 3H), 7.26 (t, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 3.98-3.96 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.45 (s, 2H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.93-2.92 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H),1.99-1.97 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.76-1.68 (m, 4H). FR-b was concentrated invacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-294 (0.024 g). MS(ES): m/z 542.56[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC Purity: 99.88%, Chiral HPLC: 98.55%, 1HNMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.71 (s, 1H), 10.96 (s, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H),7.79-7.72 (m, 3H), 7.26 (t, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 3.98-3.96 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 3H),3.48-3.42 (t, J=2.2 Hz, 3H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.99-2.89 (m, 4H), 1.99-1.97(m, 3H).

Example 295: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((6-cyano-5-((2-methoxyethyl)amino)pyridin-2-yl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide, I-295

Synthesis of Compound 295.1.

To a solution of 200.1 (1.0 g, 4.63 mmol, 1.0 eq) inN,N-dimethylformamide (10 mL) was added sodium hydride (0.22 g, 9.26mmol, 2.0 eq) at 0° C. and stirred the reaction mixture 10 min. Addediodomethane (0.97 g, 6.94 mmol, 1.5 eq) dropwise into reaction mixtureat 0° C. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred into ice cold water, precipitated solidfiltered and dried well to obtain pure 295.1 (0.7 g, Yield: 65.74%).MS(ES): m/z 231.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 295.2.

To a solution of 295.1 (0.7 g, 3.04 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (7 mL), 10%Pd/C (0.3 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for2-3 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bedand washed with MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 295.2(0.5 g, 82.12%). MS(ES): m/z 201.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 295.3.

Compound 295.3 was synthesized from 295.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 30.54%). MS(ES): m/z 486.92 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 295.4.

Compound 295.4 was synthesized from 295.3 and 276.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 34.71%). MS(ES): m/z 642.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-295.

Compound I-295 was synthesized from 295.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 52.31%). MS(ES): m/z 558.62 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 94.67%, HPLCPurity: 98.43%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.40 (s, 1H), 9.53 (s, 1H),8.03 (s, 1H), 7.92-7.89 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.74 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.68-7.66 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.52 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.34 (m,3H), 7.26-7.20 (s, 1H), 3.49 (s, 2H), 3.38 (s, 2H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 3.18(s, 3H), 3.15 (s, 3H), 1.35-1.24 (m, 1H).

Example 296: Synthesis of(1S,2S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-296

Synthesis of Compound 296.1.

To compound 2-methoxy-3-nitrobenzamide (10 g, 51.0 mmol, 1.0 eq) indimethylformamide dimethyl acetal (75 mL) was added. Reaction mixturewas stirred at 95° C. for 24 h. Then, ethanol (100 mL) was added andcooled to 0° C. Then, hydrazine hydrate (28.57 g, 510.0 mmol, 10 eq) andacetic acid (50 mL) was added and reaction mixture was allowed to stirat r.t. for 4 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixturewas concentrated, transferred to water and extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain 296.1 (8 g, 71.27%). MS(ES): m/z 221.55[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 296.2.

To compound 296.1 (8 g, 36.36 mmol, 1.0 eq) in dimethylformamide (80 mL)at 0° C., potassium carbonate (15.05 g, 109.09 mmol, 3.0 eq) and methyliodide (7.69 g, 54.54 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added. Reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 24 h. After completion of reaction, the reactionmixture was transferred into cold water and extracted by ethyl acetate.Organic layer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatography andcompound was eluted in 25% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtainpure 296.2 (3.0 g, 35.25%) MS(ES): m/z 235.84 [M+H]⁺. And regioisomer296.2a

Synthesis of Compound 296.3.

To a compound of 296.2 (3 g, 12.8 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (30 mL) 10% Pd/C(1.5 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through the reaction mixture for24 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wasfiltered through celite bed, washed with MeOH and concentrated in vacuoto obtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatographyusing 20% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 296.3 (2.5 g, 95.57%).MS(ES): m/z 205.84 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 296.4.

Compound 296.4 was synthesized from 13.4 and 296.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 27.79%). MS(ES): m/z 490.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 296.5.

Compound 296.5 was synthesized from 296.4 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 42.23%). MS(ES): m/z 539.67 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 296.6.

To a compound of 296.5 (0.130 g, 0.24 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture ofethanol, water and tetrahydrofuran (80 mL), potassium hydroxide (0.1 g,0.72 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 60° C. for48 h. After completion of reaction, the reaction mixture was transferredinto cold water and extracted by ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined,dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product.This was purified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in20% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 296.6 (0.050 g,44.03%). MS(ES): m/z 471.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 296.7.

To a compound of 296.6 (0.013 g, 0.13 mmol, 1.2 eq) in dimethylformamide(1 mL) at 0° C.,(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium-3-oxidhexafluorophosphate) (0.060 g, 0.15 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. Then, compound 1.9 (0.050 g,0.10 mmol, 1.0 eq) and diisopropylethylamine (0.034 g, 0.26 mmol, 2.5eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 3 h. Aftercompletion of reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into coldwater and extracted by ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethylacetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 296.7 (0.045 g, 76.08%).MS(ES): m/z 557.84 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-296.

Compound I-296 was synthesized from 296.7 using general procedure C.(Yield: 20.94%). MS(ES): m/z 473.72 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCPurity: 99.22%, Chiral HPLC: 98.13%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 12.72 (s,1H), 8.52 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.73 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.6(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.01 (t, 1H), 4.05 (s, 3H), 3.74(s, 3H), 2.09 (s, 2H), 1.80-1.73 (m, 1H), 1.22-1.17 (m, 2H).

Example 297/298: Synthesis of(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-297 and(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-298

Synthesis of Compound I-297 and I-298.

Isomers of 1-333 (0.095 g) were separated out using column (CHIRAL PAKAD-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1 DEA in IPA as co-solvent with flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-297 (0.023 g). MS(ES):m/z 406.37 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC Purity: 99.78%, Chiral HPLC:98.35%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.54 (s, 1H), 9.08 (s, 1H), 7.83-7.81(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.50-7.44 (m, 3H), 7.17 (s, 1H).5.77 (s, 1H), 2.68 (s, 3H), 1.99-1.90 (m, 1H), 0.73 (bs, 4H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-298 (0.030 g). MS(ES):m/z 406.37 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC Purity: 99.69%, Chiral HPLC:100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.51 (s, 1H), 9.06 (s, 1H), 7.81-7.79 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.58 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.43 (m, 3H), 7.13 (s, 1H), 2.74(s, 3H), 2.00-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.24 (s, 1H), 0.73 (bs, 4H).

Example 299:N7-(4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-methyl-N5-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-299

Synthesis of Compound 299.1.

Compound 299.1 was synthesized as per 1-288.

Synthesis of Compound 299.2.

To compound 3-iodo-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (1.0 g, 4.5 mmol, 1.0 eq) ina mixture of dioxane (8 mL) and water (2 mL), compound 299.1 (1.47 g,4.95 mmol, 1.1 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was degassed with argonfor 10 minutes. Then [1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II)dichloride (0.65 g, 0.9 mmol, 0.2 eq) and potassium carbonate (1.86 g,13.5 mmol, 3 eq) was added into it. Reaction mixture was stirred at 110°C. for 24 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferred into coldwater then extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined,dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography using 15% ethylacetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 299.2 (0.700 g, 58.58%).MS(ES): m/z 266.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 299.3.

Compound 299.3 was synthesized from 98.4 and 299.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 26.79%). MS(ES): m/z 516.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 299.4.

Compound 299.4 was synthesized from 299.3 and6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:43.29%). MS(ES): m/z 641.69 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-299.

Compound I-299 was synthesized from 299.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 65.78%). MS(ES): m/z 557.80 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.08%, HPLCPurity: 95.96%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.51 (s, 1H), 9.98 (s, 1H),8.73 (s, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.13-8.11 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.03-8.00 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.91-7.87 (m, 2H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.28-7.26 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 6.54 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s,3H).

Example 300: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-300

Synthesis of Compound 300.1.

Compound 300.1 was synthesized from 299.3 and5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine using general procedure A. (Yield: 56.16%).MS(ES): m/z 638.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-300.

Compound I-300 was synthesized using general procedure C. (Yield:67.34%). MS(ES): m/z 554.55 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.28%, HPLC Purity:96.18%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.57 (s, 1H), 9.81 (s, 1H), 9.00 (s,1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.08 (d, J=10 Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.90(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.23 (s, 1H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s,3H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 2.40-2.38 (d, J=6 Hz, 6H), 2.32 (s, 3H).

Example 301: Synthesis of(1R,2R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-301

Synthesis of Compound 301.2.

Compound 301.2 was synthesized from 381.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 39.99%). MS(ES): m/z 537.42 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 301.3.

Compound 301.3 was synthesized from 301.2 and benzylamine using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 20.68%). MS(ES): m/z 608.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 301.4.

To a solution of 301.3 (0.2 g, 0.34 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (2.0 mL),palladium acetate (0.15 g, 0.68 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was stirred at 50° C. for 24 h. Upon completion, reactionmixture was transferred into ice water and extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain 301.4 (0.1 g, 67.09%). MS(ES): m/z518.37 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 301.5.

To compound (1R,2R)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid 1.7 (0.014 g,1.32 mmol, 1.2 eq) in N,N′-dimethylformamide (1.0 mL) at 0° C.,(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxide hexafluoro-phosphate) (0.062 g, 1.65 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was allowed to stir at 0° C. for 30 min. The,di-isopropylethylamine (0.035 g, 2.71 mmol, 2.5 eq) and compound 301.4(0.60 g, 1.13 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was allowed tostir at 50° C. for 3 h. After completion of the reaction, the reactionmixture was transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material. This was purified bycolumn chromatography using 25% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure301.5 (0.040 g, 57.16%). MS(ES): m/z: 604.38 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-301.

Compound I-301 was synthesized from 301.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 36.31%). MS(ES): m/z 520.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.59%, HPLCPurity: 95.45%, Chiral HPLC: 97.04%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.70 (s,1H), 10.81 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.12-8.06 (m, 2H),7.81-7.74 (m, 3H), 7.28 (s, 1H), 5.01-4.84 (d, J=68 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (s,3H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 1H), 1.64-1.59 (m, 1H), 1.15 (bs, 1H).

Example 302: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-302

Synthesis of Compound 302.1.

Compound 302.1 was synthesized from 491.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 30.40%). MS(ES): m/z 552.13 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 302.2.

Compound 302.2 was synthesized from 302.1 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 60.20%). MS(ES): m/z 634.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-302.

Compound I-302 was synthesized from 303.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 70.47%). MS(ES): m/z 550.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCPurity: 96.96%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.66 (s, 1H), 10.23 (s, 1H),8.93 (s, 1H), 8.05-7.99 (m, 2H), 7.91-7.86 (m, 3H), 7.73 (s, 1H), 7.67(s, 1H), 7.50-7.49 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 7.263 (s, 1H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.28(s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H).

Example 303: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-methylpicolinonitrile,I-303

Synthesis of Compound 303.1.

Compound 303.1 was synthesized from 299.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 38.52%). MS(ES): m/z 552.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 303.2.

Compound 303.3 was synthesized from 303.1 and6-amino-3-methylpicolinonitrile using general procedure B. (Yield:59.55%). MS(ES): m/z 648.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-303.

Compound I-303 was synthesized from 303.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 73.88%). MS(ES): m/z 564.81 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.72%, HPLCPurity: 96.18%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.64 (s, 1H), 10.09 (s, 1H),8.90 (s, 1H), 8.31 (s, 1H), 8.15-8.13 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.07-8.05 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.94 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.81-7.79 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.62 (s, 1H), 7.24 (s, 1H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H),2.41 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H).

Example 304: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(5-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-304

Synthesis of Compound 304.1.

Compound 304.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 305.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 19.37%). MS(ES): m/z 555.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 304.2.

Compound 304.2 was synthesized from 304.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 61.29%). MS(ES): m/z 603.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-304.

Compound I-304 was synthesized from 304.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 43.58%). MS(ES): m/z 519.74 [M+H]⁺, LCMS Purity: 95.27%, HPLCPurity: 94.12%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.76 (s, 1H), 10.85 (s, 1H),8.96 (s, 1H), 8.40-8.40 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 8.20-8.18 (m, 2H), 7.89-7.87(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.28 (s, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 2.51 (s,3H), 2.07-2.05 (m, 1H), 0.82 (s, 4H).

Example 1-305: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(5-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-305

Synthesis of Compound 305.1.

To compound 288.5 (2 g, 11.23 mmol, 1.0 eq) and compound 1 (5 g, 16.85mmol, 1.5 eq) in mixture of 1,4-dioxane (16 mL) and water (4 mL), sodiumcarbonate (2.38 g, 22.46 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added. Argon was purgedthrough the reaction mixture for 5 min. Then,[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (0.819 g,1.12 mmol, 0.1 eq) was added and again degassed for 5 min. Reactionmixture was stirred at 120° C. for 4 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material.This was purified by column chromatography using 12% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain 1.2 (1.1 g, 36.49%). MS(ES): m/z 269.35[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 305.2.

Compound 305.2 was synthesized from 98.4 and 305.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 17.27%). MS(ES): m/z 519.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 305.3.

Compound 305.3 was synthesized from 305.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 54.85%). MS(ES): m/z 567.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-305.

Compound I-305 was synthesized from 305.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.72%). MS(ES): m/z 483.45 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.71%, HPLCPurity: 95.47%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.57 (s, 1H), 10.66 (s, 1H),8.79 (s, 1H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 8.16-8.09 (m, 2H), 7.85-7.83 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 2.51 (s, 6H), 2.01 (bs, 1H). 0.79-0.77(m, 4H).

Example 306/307: Synthesis of(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((R)-tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-306 and(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((R)-tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-307

Synthesis of Compound I-306 and I-307.

Isomers of I-329 (0.085 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1 DEA in IPA as co-solvent with flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-306 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z 528.89 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC Purity: 97.26%, Chiral HPLC:100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.74 (s, 1H), 10.97 (s, 1H), 8.77 (s,1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.77-7.70 (m, 2H), 4.92-4.89 (t, J=14.4Hz, 1H), 4.13-4.00 (m, 2H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 3.17-3.16 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H),2.99 (s, 1H), 2.42-2.34 (s, 2H), 2.09-1.96 (m, 4H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-307 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z 528.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.87%, HPLC Purity: 99.23%, ChiralHPLC: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.74 (s, 1H), 10.97 (s, 1H), 8.77(s, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.77-7.70 (m, 2H), 4.92-4.89 (t,J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 4.13-4.10 (m, 2H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 3.17-3.16 (d, J=5.2 Hz,1H), 2.99 (s, 1H), 2.42-2.34 (s, 2H), 2.08-1.95 (m, 4H).

Example 308/309: Synthesis of(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-308 and(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-309

Synthesis of Compound I-308 and I-309.

Isomers of I-331 (0.1 g) were separated out using column (CHIRAL PAKAD-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1 DEA in IPA as co-solvent with flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-308 (0.027 g). MS(ES):m/z 552.77 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC Purity: 97.83%, Chiral HPLC:100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.74 (s, 1H), 10.96 (s, 1H), 8.77 (s,1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.81 (m, 2H), 7.71 (s, 1H), 7.26(s, 1H), 3.87-3.77 (t, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.02-2.99 (s, 1H), 2.43 (s,3H), 2.20-1.92 (m, 2H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. toafford pure I-309 (0.027 g). MS(ES): m/z 552.667 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity:97.11%, HPLC Purity: 96.67%, Chiral HPLC: 98.27%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400MHz): 13.74 (s, 1H), 10.96 (s, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s,1H), 7.85-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.71 (s, 1H), 7.27 (s, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.26(s, 3H), 3.03-2.99 (s, 1H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.02-1.96 (m, 2H).

Example 310/311: Synthesis of(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((R)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-310 or(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((R)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-311

Synthesis of Compound I-310 and I-311.

Isomers of I-360 (0.080 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1 DEA in IPA as co-solvent with flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-310 (0.028 g). MS(ES):m/z 542.55 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.03%, HPLC Purity: 98.00%, Chiral HPLCPurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H),7.83-7.81 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.71-7.69 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 6.97 (s, 1H),4.01-3.98 (s, 1H), 3.58-3.48 (m, 2H), 3.10 (s, 3H), 3.06-2.97 (m, 1H),2.83-2.80 (m, 1H), 2.11-2.06 (s, 2H), 1.89-1.79 (m, 4H), 0.92-0.90 (m,4H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-311(0.028 g). MS(ES): m/z 542.55 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.47%, HPLC Purity:99.51%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 97.43%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 8.02 (s,1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.83-7.81 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.71-7.69 (d, J=, 1H),4.01-3.98 (s, 2H), 3.58-3.48 (m, 2H), 3.10 (s, 3H), 3.06-2.97 (m, 1H),2.82-2.80 (m, 1H), 2.11-2.06 (s, 2H), 1.89-1.79 (m, 4H), 0.92-0.90 (m,4H).

Example 312: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-312

Synthesis of Compound 312.1.

Compound 312.1 was synthesized from 465.2 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 28.66%). MS(ES): m/z 533.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 312.2.

Compound was synthesized from 312.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamide usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 33.93%). MS(ES): m/z 581.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-312.

Compound I-312 was synthesized from 312.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 58.47%). MS(ES): m/z 497.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCPurity: 99.49%, ¹H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.56 (s, 1H), 10.66 (s, 1H),8.78 (s, 1H), 8.36 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 2H), 7.84-7.83 (m, 1H), 3.30 (s,3H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.42-2.35 (d, 6H), 2.02 (s, 1H), 0.80 (bs, 4H).

Example 313/314: Synthesis of(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-313 and(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-314

Synthesis of Compound I-313 and I-314.

Isomers of I-338 (0.1 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCEL OX-H250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1 DEA in IPA and acetonitrile (50:50) as co-solventwith flow rate of 4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2(FR-b). FR-a was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-313(0.022 g). MS(ES): m/z 552.85 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.69%, HPLC Purity:96.87%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.79 (s, 1H),10.81 (s, 1H), 8.64 (s, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H), 8.06-8.04 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.93 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.79 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (t, 1H), 6.59 (s, 1H),3.80 (s, 2H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 2.02-1.96 (s, 2H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-314 (0.009 g). MS(ES):m/z 552.80 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.21%, HPLC Purity: 99.41%, Chiral HPLCPurity: 96%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.75 (s, 1H), 10.98 (s, 1H), 8.80(s, 1H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 8.09-8.02 (m, 2H), 7-7.785 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.26 (t, 1H), 7.13 (s, 1H), 6.61 (s, 1H), 4.05 (s, 3H), 3.24 (s, 3H),2.31 (s, 3H), 2.00 (s, 2H).

Example 315: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-315

Synthesis of Compound 315.1.

Compound 315.1 was synthesized from 406.2 and5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield: 43.2%).MS(ES): m/z 638.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-315.

Compound I-315 was synthesized from 315.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 80.64%). MS(ES): m/z 554.52 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.31%, HPLCPurity: 95.14%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.58 (s, 1H), 9.83 (s, 1H),8.99 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.06-7.95 (m, 2H), 7.62-7.61(d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 7.24 (s, 1H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s,6H), 2.26 (s, 3H).

Example 316/317: Synthesis of(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((S)-tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-316 and(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((S)-tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-317

Synthesis of Compound I-316 and I-317.

Isomers of I-327 (0.105 g) were separated out using column (CHIRAL PAKAD-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1 DEA in IPA as co-solvent with flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-316 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z 528.79 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.65%, HPLC Purity: 99.63%, ChiralHPLC: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.65 (s, 1H), 11.10 (s, 1H), 8.71(s, 1H), 8.20-8.18 (d, J=30 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (s, 2H), 7.63-7.60 (d, J=10.4Hz, 1H), 4.89-4.85 (t, J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 4.05-3.99 (m, 1H), 3.86-3.81 (m,1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 2.10-2.01 (m, 2H), 1.99-1.92 (m, 2H), 1.35-1.28 (m,4H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-317(0.024 g). MS(ES): m/z 528.79 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.69%, HPLC Purity:99.72%, Chiral HPLC: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.69 (s, 1H), 11.12(s, 1H), 8.72 (s, 1H), 8.19-8.17 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (s, 2H),7.63-7.60 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (s, 1H), 4.89-4.85 (t, J=14.4 Hz,1H), 4.05-3.98 (m, 1H), 3.85-3.51 (m, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.18-3.17 (m,1H), 2.46-2.38 (m, 1H), 2.19-2.01 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.92 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.68(m, 1H).

Example 318/319: Synthesis of(S)—N-(7-((4-cyclobutyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-318 and(R)—N-(7-((4-cyclobutyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-319

Synthesis of Compound I-318 and I-319.

Isomers of I-358 (0.085 g) were separated out using column (CHIRAL PAKAD-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1% DEA in IPA as co-solvent with flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-318 (0.030 g). MS(ES):m/z 512.64 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC Purity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO,400 MHz): 13.71 (s, 1H), 10.94 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H),7.76-7.67 (m, 3H), 3.69-3.61 (m, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 3.02-2.99 (m, 2H),2.39-2.33 (m, 2H), 2.21-2.13 (m, 2H), 2.07-1.98 (s, 3H), 1.89-. 182 (m,1H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-319(0.030 g) MS(ES): m/z 512.64 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC Purity:99.59%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 99.56%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.70 (s,1H), 10.94 (s, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.66 (m, 3H), 7.25(s, 1H), 3.67-3.60 (m, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 3.02 (s, 1H), 2.36-2.32 (m,2H), 2.20-2.13 (s, 2H), 2.07-1.98 (m, 3H), 1.89-1.84 (m, 1H).

Example 320: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(4-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-320

Synthesis of Compound 320.1.

To a solution of 1-bromo-2-methoxy-3-nitrobenzene (5 g, 21.55 mmol, 1eq) in MeOH (25 mL) was added iron (6.03 g, 107.7 mmol, 5 eq), andacetic acid (25 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 12 h at 50° C.Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered and washed with MeOH andconcentrated in vacuo. Crude material transferred into saturatedbicarbonate solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 10% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 320.1 (4 g,91.87%). MS(ES): m/z 203.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 320.2.

To a solution of 320.1 (4 g, 19.80 mmol, 1 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (40 mL)was added 4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane)(25.14 g, 98.98 mmol, 5 eq), and potassium acetate (5.82 g, 59.40 mmol,3 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.[1,1′-Bisdiphenylphosphinoferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride (0.434 g,5.09 mmol, 0.03 eq), was added into reaction mixture and again degassedby argon for 30 min. Further reaction mixture was stirred at 120° C. for2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferred into water andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 5% ethylacetate in hexane to obtain pure 320.2 (2.7 g, 54.75%). MS(ES): m/z250.12 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 320.3.

To a solution of 320.2 (2.7 g, 10.84 mmol, 1 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL)and water (4 mL), was added 2-bromo-4-methylthiazole (2.89 g, 16.26mmol, 1.5 eq), and potassium phosphate (6.9 g, 32.53 mmol, 3 eq). Thereaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.[1,1′-Bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride(0.212 g, 3.25 mmol, 0.03 eq), was added into reaction mixture and againdegassed by argon for 30 min. Further reaction mixture was stirred at120° C. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferred intowater and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined,dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product.This was purified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 5%ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 320.3 (0.6 g, 27.37%). MS(ES):m/z 203.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 320.4.

Compound 320.4 was synthesized from 320.3 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 22.28%). MS(ES): m/z 506.97 [M+H]⁺

Synthesis of Compound 320.5.

Compound 320.5 was synthesized from 320.4 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 43.44%). MS(ES): m/z 555.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-320.

Compound I-320 was synthesized from 320.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 70.73%). MS(ES): m/z 471.17 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCPurity: 98.93%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.46 (s, 1H), 10.52 (s, 1H),8.66 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.08 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.34 (m, 3H), 7.27-7.21(m, 1H), 7.06 (t, 1H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.00-1.97 (t, J=11.2Hz, 1H), 0.71 (bs, 4H).

Example 321: Synthesis ofN-(7-((2-methoxy-3-(4-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-321

Synthesis of Compound 321.1.

Compound 321.1 was synthesized from 320.3 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A to obtain 1.2. (Yield: 20.88%). MS (ES): m/z 470.99 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 321.2.

Compound 321.2 was synthesized from 321.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 54.37%). MS (ES): m/z 519.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-321.

Compound I-321 was synthesized from 321.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.02%). MS(ES): m/z 435.44 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.97%, HPLCPurity: 98.54%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.80 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H),8.08-8.08 (d, J=0.4 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (s, 1H), 7.48-7.43 (m, 3H), 7.34-7.30(m, 1H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 2.70 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 1.99-1.96 (t, J=10.8Hz, 1H), 0.77 (bs, 4H).

Example 322: Synthesis of(1S,2S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-322

Synthesis of Compound 322.1.

To a solution of (1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.018g, 0.173 mmol, 1.5 eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (0.5 mL) at 0° C.,((1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexa fluoro phosphate)) (0.066 g, 0.173 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. Then,N,N-Diisopropylethylamine (0.044 g, 3.48 mmol, 3.0 eq) and compound301.4 (0.060 g, 0.115 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture wasstirred at 50° C. for 5 hr. Upon completion, reaction mixture wastransferred into ice water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo topressure to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to obtainpure 322.1 (0.042 g, 60.02%). MS(ES): m/z 604.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-322.

Compound I-322 was synthesized from 322.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 74.69%). MS(ES): m/z 520.64 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.17%, HPLCPurity: 96.43%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 98.45%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):13.70 (s, 1H), 10.80 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.11-8.06 (m,2H), 7.80-7.73 (m, 3H), 7.27 (t, 1H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 2.24(s, 2H), 1.66-1.60 (d, J=23.2 Hz, 1H), 1.25 (s, 1H).

Example 323: Synthesis of2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((S)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,1-323

Synthesis of Compound 323.1.

Compound 323.1 was synthesized as per 1-325

Synthesis of Compound 323.2.

Compound 323.2 was synthesized from 98.4 and 323.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 38.89%). MS(ES): m/z 506.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 323.3.

Compound was synthesized from 323.2 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 47.11%). MS(ES): m/z 590.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-323.

Compound I-323 was synthesized from 323.3 using general procedure C(Yield: 79.53%). MS(ES): m/z: 506.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.61%, HPLCpurity 97.83%, Chiral HPLC: (52.00%, 48.00%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):12.55 (s, 1H), 10.80 (s, 1H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H),7.74-7.68 (m, 2H), 4.43-4.41 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 4.08-4.02 (m, 1H), 3.59(s, 3H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 2.98-2.95 (m, 1H), 2.02-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.93-1.88(m, 2H), 1.67-1.57 (m, 2H), 1.49-1.44 (m, 2H), 1.24-1.16 (m, 1H).

Example 324: Synthesis of2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((R)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-324

Synthesis of Compound 324.1.

Compound 324.1 was synthesized as per 1-325.

Synthesis of Compound 324.2.

Compound 324.2 was synthesized from 98.4 and 324.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 33.71%). MS(ES): m/z 506.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 324.3.

Compound 324.3 was synthesized from 324.2 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 47.11%). MS(ES): m/z 590.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-324.

Compound I-324 was synthesized from 324.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 95.43%). MS(ES): m/z: 506.36 [M−H]+, LCMS purity: 97.08%, HPLCpurity 95.29%, Chiral HPLC: (52.00%, 48.00%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):10.82 (s, 1H), 8.58 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.68 (m,3H), 4.44-4.41 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 4.09-4.06 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 3.82(s, 1H), 3.60-3.57 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 3.02-2.97 (m, 1H),2.68-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.10-1.84 (m, 4H), 1.66-1.58 (m, 2H).

Example 325: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((S)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-325

Synthesis of Compound 325.1.

Compound 325.1 was synthesized as per I-391.

Synthesis of Compound 325.2/325/3.

Isomers of compound 325.1 (1.2 g) were separated out using column(CHIRAL CEL OX-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1 DEA in IPA as co-solvent withflow rate of 4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2(FR-b). FR-a was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure compound325.2 (0.3 g, 25.0%). MS(ES): m/z: 256.40 [M+H]⁺

Synthesis of Compound 325.4.

Compound 325.4 was synthesized from 13.4 and 325.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 31.46%). MS(ES): m/z 542.16 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 325.5.

Compound 325.5 was synthesized from 325.4 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 47.56%). MS(ES): m/z 626.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-325.

Compound I-325 was synthesized from 325.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 63.02%). MS(ES): m/z: 542.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.56%, HPLCpurity 96.96%, Chiral HPLC: (45.00%, 44.00%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz):8.05-8.04 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.86-7.84 (m, 1H), 7.77-7.76 (m, 2H),7.12-6.86 (t, 1H), 4.51-4.48 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 4.17-4.15 (d, J=9.6 Hz,1H), 3.74-3.68 (m, 1H), 3.38 (s, 1H), 3.11 (s, 3H), 2.84-2.79 (m, 1H),2.13-2.08 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.90 (m, 2H), 1.88-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.75-1.66 (m,1H), 1.62-1.59 (m, 1H).

Example 326: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((R)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-326

Synthesis of Compound 326.1.

Compound 326.1 was synthesized as per 1-325.

Synthesis of Compound 326.2.

Compound 326.2 was synthesized from 13.4 and 326.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 28.73%). MS(ES): m/z 542.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 326.3.

Compound 326.3 was synthesized from 326.2 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 67.94%). MS(ES): m/z 626.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-326.

Compound I-326 was synthesized from 326.3 using general procedure C(Yield: 89.28%). MS(ES): m/z: 542.65 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.70%, HPLCpurity 96.81%, Chiral HPLC: (50.00%, 48.44%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):13.74 (s, 1H), 10.97 (s, 1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H),7.74-7.71 (m, 2H), 7.26 (t, 1H), 4.46-4.43 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 4.08-4.05(d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 3.60-3.57 (m, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.09-1.81 (m, 4H),1.80-1.60 (m, 3H), 1.58-1.35 (m, 1H) 1.24 (s, 1H).

Example 327: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((S)-tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-327

Synthesis of Compound 327.1.

Compound 327.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 473.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 24.66%). MS(ES): m/z 527.98 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 327.2.

Compound was synthesized from 327.1 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 58.47%). MS(ES): m/z 612.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-327.

Compound I-327 was synthesized from 327.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 91.54%). MS(ES): m/z 528.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.62%, HPLCPurity: 100%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 48.19% and 51.80%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400MHz): 13.75 (s, 1H), 10.99 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.88 (m,2H), 7.78-7.72 (m, 2H), 4.93-4.90 (t, 1H), 4.06-4.01 (m, 1H), 3.86-3.83(m, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 3.02-3.00 (m, 1H), 2.42-2.35 (m, 1H), 2.02-1.96(m, 4H), 1.76-1.69 (m, 1H).

Example 328: Synthesis ofN-(7-((2-(N,S-dimethylsulfonimidoyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-328

Synthesis of Compound 328.1.

To compound 1-fluoro-2-nitrobenzene 1 (10 g, 70.9 mmol, 1.0 eq) inN,N′-dimethylformamide (100 mL), sodium methanethiolate (5.95 g, 85.1mmol, 1.2 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 48 h.After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferredinto water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined,dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo toobtain 328.1 (10 g, 83.39%). MS(ES): m/z 170.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 328.2.

To compound 328.1 (10 g, 59.17 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetonitrile (100 mL),periodic acid (5.65 g, 29.5 mmol, 0.5 eq) and iron chloride (4.77 g,29.5 mmol, 0.5 eq) were added. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for30 min. After completion of the reaction, acetonitrile was concentratedand reaction mixture was transferred into water, extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material. This waspurified by column chromatography using 15% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain 328.2 (9 g, 82.22%). MS(ES): m/z 186.96 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 328.3.

To compound 328.2 (5 g, 27.02 mmol, 1.0 eq) in chloroform (50 mL) sodiumazide (3.51 g, 54.04 mmol, 2.0 eq) and concentrated nitric acid (0.52 g,54.0 mmol, 0.2 eq) were added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 45° C.for 36 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred into water and extracted with CH₂Cl₂. Organic layercombined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography using 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 328.3 (3g, 55.50%). MS(ES): m/z 201.49 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 328.4.

To a suspension of compound 328.3 (3 g, 13.9 mmol, 1.0 eq) in water (30mL), formaldehyde (0.5 g, 16.6 mmol, 1.2 eq) and formic acid (0.32 g,6.9 mmol, 0.5 eq) were added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C.for 44 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wascooled to r.t., transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography using 40% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant toobtain 328.4. MS(ES): m/z 215.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 328.5.

To compound 328.4 (2 g, 93.02 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (20 mL), palladiumhydroxide (0.49 g, 4.6 mmol, 0.5 eq) and ammonium formate (1.17 g, 18.6mmol, 2.0 eq) were added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 36h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layercombined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to obtain the crude material. This was purified by 5% MeOH inCH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 328.5 (0.8 g, 40.53%). MS(ES): m/z185.16 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 328.6.

Compound 328.6 was synthesized from 328.5 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 42.20%). MS(ES): m/z 434.96 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 328.7.

Compound 328.7 was synthesized from 328.6 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 44.96%). MS(ES): m/z 483.60 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-328.

Compound I-328 was synthesized from 328.7 using general procedure C.(Yield: 54.50%). MS(ES): m/z 399.49 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.24%, HPLCPurity: 97.26%, Chiral HPLC: 49.38% and 50.10% 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):12.52 (s, 1H), 10.53 (s, 1H), 9.64 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.880-7.861(d, J=29.6 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.66 (m, 2H), 7.25-7.21 (m, 1H), 3.06 (s, 3H),2.65 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.02-1.98 (s, 1H), 0.81-0.62 (m, 4H).

Example 329: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((R)-tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-329

Synthesis of Compound 329.1.

To a solution of 288.3 (10 g, 45.85 mmol, 1 eq) in dimethylformamide(100 mL) was added 2,3-dihydropyran (16 g, 229.24 mmol, 5 eq), andpotassium carbonate (19 g, 137.61 mmol, 3 eq), Triphenylphosphine (2.4g, 9.17 mmol, 0.2 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30min. Palladium(II) acetate (1 g, 4.58 mmol, 0.1 eq), was added intoreaction mixture and again reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30min. Further reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 15 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture transferred into water and extracted withethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 329.1 (5.5 g, 50.13%). MS(ES): m/z 240.29 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 329.2.

To a solution of 329.1 (5 g, 20.90 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (90 mL), 10%Pd/C (0.400 g), Triethylamine (6.3 g, 62.76 mmol, 3 eq) was added.Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for 2-3 hr at r.t. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed and washedwith ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 329.2 (3 g,59.50%). MS(ES): m/z 242.31 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 329.3.

Isomers of compound 329.2 (0.9 g) were separated out using column(CHIRAL CEL OX-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) AND 0.1% DEA in IPA as co-solventwith flow rate of 4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2(FR-b). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure 329.3(0.30 g, 33.25%). MS(ES): m/z 242.32 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 329.4.

Compound 329.4 was synthesized from 329.3 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 24.30%). MS(ES): m/z 527.98 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 329.5.

Compound 329.5 was synthesized from 329.4 anddifluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B. (Yield:68.68%). MS(ES): m/z 612.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-329.

Compound I-329 was synthesized from 329.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 89.80%). MS(ES): m/z 528.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.87%, HPLCPurity: 99.23%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 50.15% and 49.84%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400MHz): 13.74 (s, 1H), 10.97 (s, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H),7.74-7.72 (m, 2H), 4.90 (s, 1H), 4.0.2 (s, 1H), 4.01 (s, 1H), 3.21 (s,3H), 3.17-3.16 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 3H), 2.42-2.34 (m, 2H), 2.01-1.95 (m, 4H).

Example 330: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(5,5-dimethyltetrahydrofuran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-330

Synthesis of Compound 330.1.

Compound 330.1 was synthesized as per experimental section in 1-332

Synthesis of Compound 330.2.

Compound 330.2 was synthesized from 98.4 and 330.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 24.26%). MS(ES): m/z 520.06 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 330.3.

Compound 330.3 was synthesized from 330.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 60.26%). MS(ES): m/z 568.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-330.

Compound I-330 was synthesized from 330.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 89.06%). MS(ES): m/z 483.61 [M−H]+, LCMS purity: 97.64%, HPLCpurity: 96.78%, Chiral HPLC: 49.32%, 49.14%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):13.11 (s, 1H), 10.70 (s, 1H), 8.53 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 2H), 7.68 (s, 2H),5.0 (s, 1H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 1H), 2.0 (s, 1H), 1.85(s, 3H), 1.349-1.311 (d, J=15.2 Hz, 6H), 0.80 (bs, 4H).

Example 331: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-331

Synthesis of Compound 331.1.

To compound 4-bromo-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (1.5 g, 5.05 mmol, 1.0 eq)in a mixture of dioxane (12 mL) and water (3 mL), compound2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)aniline(0.97 g, 5.5 mmol, 1.1 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was degassed withargon for 10 minute. Then[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride (0.82 g,1.0 mmol, 0.2 eq) and potassium carbonate (2.09 g, 15.1 mmol, 3.0 eq)was added into it. Reaction mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 24 h.Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferred into cold water thenextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 15% ethylacetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 331.1 (0.7 g, 39.20%).MS(ES): m/z 266.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 331.2.

Compound 331.2 was synthesized from 331.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 24.08%). MS(ES): m/z 552.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 331.3.

Compound 331.3 was synthesized from 331.2 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 60.68%). MS(ES): m/z 636.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-331.

Compound I-331 was synthesized from 331.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 90.56%). MS(ES): m/z 552.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.73%, HPLCPurity: 97.27%, Chiral HPLC: 47.95% and 49.65%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):13.75 (s, 1H), 10.98 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H),7.85-7.72 (m, 3H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.18-3.17 (d, J=5.2 Hz,1H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 1.92-1.77 (m, 2H), 1.31 (s, 1H).

Example 332: Synthesis of(S)—N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-332

Synthesis of Compound 332.1.

To compound acetone (25 g, 431 mmol, 1.0 eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide(250 mL), 3-bromoprop-1-ene (77.5 g, 646 mmol, 1.5 eq) and zinc powder(14.0 g, 215 mmol, 0.5 eq) were added. Reaction mixture was stirred at120° C. for 24 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixturewas transferred to water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layercombined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to obtain 332.1 (15 g, 34.79%). MS(ES): m/z 101.37 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 332.2.

To compound 332.1 (15 g, 148 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (150 mL), quinoline(19.1 g, 148 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added followed by dropwise addition ofbromine solution (9 mL, 148 mmol, 1.0 eq). Reaction mixture was stirredat r.t. for 5 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixturewas transferred into water and extracted with CH₂Cl₂. Organic layercombined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography using 20% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 332.2(10 g, 37.29%). MS(ES): m/z 180.27 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 332.3.

To compound 332.2 (10 g, 55.5 mmol, 1.0 eq) in dimethylformamide (100mL), potassium hydroxide (6.25 g, 1.11 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added. Aftercompletion of the reaction, reaction mixture neutralised with 1N HCl andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 332.3 (3g, 5.73%). MS(ES): m/z 99.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 332.4.

To compound 332.3 (3 g, 30.6 mmol, 1.0 eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (30mL), 4-bromo-2-(methylsulfonyl)aniline (7.65 g, 30.61 mmol, 1.0 eq) wasadded. Reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 15 min. Then potassiumcarbonate (12.6 g, 91.83 mmol, 3.0 eq), palladium acetate (1.37 g, 6.12mmol, 0.2 eq) and triphenylphosphine (4 g, 15.3 mmol, 0.5 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was again degassed with argon for 5 min and stirred at110° C. for 15 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixturewas transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedin vacuo to obtain 332.4 (1 g, 12.24%). MS(ES): m/z 267.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 332.5.

To compound 332.4 (1 g, 3.74 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (20 mL), 10%palladium in charcoal (0.2 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through thereaction mixture for 5 h. After completion of the reaction, the reactionmixture was filtered through celite bed and washed with MeOH. Filtratewas concentrated in vacuo to obtain 332.5 (0.450 g, 54.49%). MS(ES): m/z689.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 332.6.

Compound 332.6 was synthesized from 13.4 nd 332.5 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 23.57%). MS(ES): m/z 556.34 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 332.7.

Compound 332.7 was synthesized from 332.6 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 70.13%). MS(ES): m/z 604.59 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-332.

Compound I-332 was synthesized from 332.7 using general procedure C.(Yield: 98.31%). MS(ES): m/z 520.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.77%, HPLCpurity: 98.34%, Chiral HPLC: 49.57%, 50.52%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):13.68 (s, 1H), 10.76 (s, 1H), 8.72 (s, 1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H),7.77-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.401-7.136 (t, J=106 Hz, 1H), 5.03-5.00 (m, 1H),3.20 (s, 3H), 2.43-2.40 (m, 1H), 2.03 (m, 1H), 1.84 (m, 3H), 1.347-1.247(d, J=40 Hz, 6H), 0.79 (bs, 4H).

Example 333: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-333

Synthesis of Compound 333.1.

To compound 2-fluoronitrobenzene (5 g, 3.54 mmol, 1 eq) in a mixture ofdimethylformamide (50 ml) and water (10 mL), was added sodiumthiomethoxide (3.72 g, 5.31 mmol, 1.5 eq). Reaction mixture was stirredat r.t. for 24 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixturewas transferred into cold water and extracted by ethyl acetate. Organiclayer was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 333.1. (4.2 g, 70.05%).MS(ES): m/z 170.20 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 333.2.

To a compound of 333.1 (4.2 g, 35.9 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (50 ml) wasadded m-chloroperbenzoic acid (9.30 g, 53.9 mmol, 1.5 eq) portionwise at0° C. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred to water and basified by NaHCO₃ andextracted with CH₂Cl₂. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 2.5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ aseluant to obtain pure 333.2 (3.6 g, 79.83%). MS(ES): m/z 186.20 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 333.3.

To compound 333.2 (3.67 g, 1.97 mmol, 1 eq) in ethyl acetate was addedtin(II) chloride hydrate (4.4 g, 2.16 mmol, 1.1 eq). Reaction mixturewas refluxed at 80° C. After completion of the reaction, the reactionmixture transferred into cold water and extracted by ethyl acetate.Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to obtain 333.3 (2.1 g, 68.27%). MS(ES): m/z 156.22 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 333.4.

Compound 333.4 was synthesized from 333.3 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 40.19%). MS(ES): m/z 441.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 333.5.

Compound 333.5 was synthesized from 333.4 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 65.50%). MS(ES): m/z 490.54 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-333.

Compound I-333 was synthesized from 333.5 using general procedure C(Yield: 95.59%). MS(ES): m/z 406.47 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCPurity: 99.56%, Chiral HPLC: 49.28% and 50.71%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):13.50 (s, 1H), 10.57 (s, 1H), 9.16 (s, 1H), 7.84-7.82 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H),7.63-7.60 (d, J=13.6 Hz, 1H), 7.52-7.45 (m, 3H), 7.07 (s, 1H), 2.73 (s,3H), 2.00-1.97 (t, 1H), 0.74-0.72 (bs, 4H).

Example 334: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-334

Synthesis of Compound 334.1.

Compound 334.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 389.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 22.93%). MS(ES): m/z 492.38 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 334.2.

Compound 334.2 was synthesized from 334.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 84.49%). MS(ES): m/z 540.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-334.

Compound I-334 was synthesized from 334.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 91.13%). MS(ES): m/z 456.71 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.19%, HPLCPurity: 98.48%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.72 (s, 1H), 10.63 (s, 1H),8.52 (s, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.72-7.67 (m, 2H), 4.91-4.87(m, 1H), 4.06-4.00 (m, 1H), 3.88-3.82 (s, 1H), 3.2 (s, 6H), 2.51-2.33(m, 1H), 2.02-1.95 (s, 3H), 1.75-1.68 (m, 1H), 0.78-0.76 (s, 4H).

Example 335: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-335

Synthesis of Compound 335.1.

Compound 335.1 was synthesized from 389.4 and using general procedure A.(Yield: 22.89%). MS(ES): m/z 527.34 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 335.2.

Compound 335.2 was synthesized from 335.1 and cyclpropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 68.66%). MS(ES): m/z 576.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 1.335.

Compound I-335 was synthesized from 335.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 78.08%). MS(ES): m/z 492.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.59%, HPLCPurity: 100%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 43.54% and 51.84%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400MHz): 13.68 (s, 1H), 10.74 (s, 1H), 8.72 (s, 1H), 8.05 (m, 1H), 7.87 (s,1H), 7.77-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.24 (s, 1H), 4.92-4.89 (t, J=14.4 Hz, 1H),4.048-4.029 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.86-3.84 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.21 (s,3H), 2.68 (s, 1H), 2.42-2.34 (m, 1H), 2.02-1.97 (m, 3H), 1.74-1.71 (m,1H), 0.79 (s, 3H).

Example 336: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-336

Synthesis of Compound 336.1.

Compound 336.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 333.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 21.98%). MS(ES): m/z 405.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 336.2.

Compound 336.2 was synthesized from 336.1 using general procedure B.(Yield: 67.47%). MS(ES): m/z 454.56 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-336.

Compound I-336 was synthesized from 336.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 94.44%). MS(ES): m/z 370.43 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.14%, HPLCPurity: 99.74%, Chiral HPLC: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.33 (s,1H), 10.40 (s, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H), 7.78 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.56 (t,J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.40 (m, 3H), 2.74 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 1.97-1.94(t, 1H), 0.72 (bs, 4H).

Example 337: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazol[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-337

Synthesis of Compound 337.1.

Compound 337.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 232.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 26.74%). MS(ES): m/z 542.75 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 337.2.

Compound 337.2 was synthesized from 337.1 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 57.65%). MS(ES): m/z 626.84 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-337.

Compound I-337 was synthesized from 337.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 51.93%). MS(ES): m/z: 542.65 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.65%, HPLCpurity: 99.04%, Chiral HPLC purity: 50.39%, 49.60%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400MHz): 13.68 (s, 1H), 10.76 (s, 1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.89 (s,1H), 7.82-7.79 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.71 (1H), 7.27 (t, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H),3.26 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.06-2.03 (m, 1H), 0.80-0.78 (m, 4H).

Example 338: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-338

Synthesis of Compound 338.1.

To compound 1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-amine (4 g. 3.6 mmol, 1.0 eq) inisopropyl alcohol (20 mL), t-butyl nitrite (5.56 g, 5.4 mmol, 1.5 eq)and di-iodomethane (5.1 mL, 6.3 mmol, 1.75 eq) were added at r.t.Reaction mixture was stirred at 55° C. for 5 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred in water. The pH of thesolution was adjusted to 8-10 by using 10N NaOH and then extracted withethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated in vacuo to get the crude material. This was purifiedby column chromatography using 10% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant toobtain pure 338.1 (3.0 g, 37.55%). MS(ES): m/z 223.32 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 338.2.

To compound 338.1 (2 g. 9.0 mmol, 1.0 eq) and2-(methylthio)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)aniline(1.78 g, 5.9 mmol, 0.6 eq) in dioxane (20 mL), potassium carbonate (3.72g, 27 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was degassed for 5 minand then [1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II),complex with CH₂Cl₂ (0.22 mL, 0.27 mmol, 0.03 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was again degassed for 5 min and stirred at 110° C. for 2 h.After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferredin water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined,dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crudematerial. This was purified by column chromatography using 15% ethylacetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 338.2 (1.0 g, 47.58%).MS(ES): m/z 234.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 338.3.

To a solution of 338.2 (0.18 g. 0.78 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetic acid (2mL), sodium tungstate (0.257 g, 0.78 mmol, 1.0 eq) and hydrogen peroxide(1.83 mL, 15.6 mmol, 20 eq) were added. Reaction mixture was stirred atr.t. for 5 min. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixturewas transferred to water. The pH ˜7 was adjusted by using saturatedNaHCO₃ and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined,dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crudematerial. This was purified by column chromatography using 20% ethylacetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 338.3 (1.0 g, 77.31%).MS(ES): m/z 266.75 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 338.4.

Compound 338.4 was synthesized from 338.3 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 18.45%). MS(ES): m/z 552.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 338.5.

Compound 338.5 was synthesized from 338.4 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 56.35%). MS(ES): m/z 636.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-338.

Compound I-338 was synthesized from 338.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 93.7%). MS(ES): m/z 552.55 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.87%, HPLCPurity: 98.51%, Chiral HPLC: (47.72%, 48.74%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):10.72 (s, 1H), 8.55 (s, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.03-8.011 (d, J=10.0 Hz,1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.81-7.79 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (s, 1H), 6.56 (s,1H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 2.98-2.93 (m, 1H), 2.30 (s, 3H),2.01-1.88 (m, 2H), 1.23 (s, 1H).

Example 339: Synthesis of(1R,2R)—N-(7-((4-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-339

Synthesis of Compound 339.1.

Compound 339.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 428.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 34.04%). MS(ES): m/z 519.46 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 339.2.

Compound 339.2 was synthesized from 339.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 71.54%). MS(ES): m/z 567.12 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 339.3.

To compound 339.2 (0.260 g, 0.45 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (3.0 mL), 5M NaOHsolution (4.0 mL) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for24 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred to water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to obtain 339.3 (0.180 g, 77.03%). MS(ES): m/z 499.51 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 339.4.

To a solution of (1R,2R)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.30 g,0.27 mmol, 1.5 eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (3 mL) at 0° C.,1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxidhexafluoro-phosphate (0.138 g, 0.36 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was allowed to stir for 15 min at 0° C. Then,diisopropylethylamine (0.07 g, 0.54 mmol, 3.0 eq) and compound 339.3(0.090 g, 0.18 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at50° C. for 5 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixturewas transferred to water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to get the crude material. This was purified bycolumn chromatography using 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure339.4 (0.030 g, 28.43%). MS(ES): m/z 585.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-339.

Compound I-339 was synthesized from using general procedure C. (Yield:69.02%). MS(ES): m/z 501.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.19%, HPLC Purity:95.18%, Chiral HPLC: 97.40%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 10.73 (s, 1H),8.84 (s, 1H), 8.31 (s, 1H), 8.08 (s, 2H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 5.02-4.98 (m,1H), 4.84-4.81 (m, 1H), 4.16 (s, 3H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 2.21 (s, 2H),1.67-1.60 (d, J=2.72 Hz, 2H), 1.32 (s, 6H), 1.17-1.08 (m, 1H).

Example 340: Synthesis of2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((R)-tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-340

Synthesis of Compound 340.1.

Compound 340.1 was synthesized from 98.1 and 329.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 31%). MS(ES): m/z 494.02 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 340.2.

Compound 340.2 was synthesized from 340.1 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 49.59%). MS(ES): m/z 576.63 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-340.

Compound I-340 was synthesized from 340.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 95.82%). MS(ES): m/z 492.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.41%, HPLCPurity: 96.62%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 43.43% and 44.28%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400MHz): 12.56 (s, 1H), 10.81 (s, 1H), 8.58 (s, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s,1H), 7.76-7.69 (m, 2H), 4.91-4.88 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 4.12-4.09 (m, 2H),3.88-3.82 (m, 1H), 3.20-3.17 (m, 3H), 2.97 (s, 1H), 2.52 (s, 3H),2.41-2.35 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.97 (t, 3H), 1.76-1.67 (s, 1H).

Example 346: Synthesis of(N-(7-((4-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrothiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-346

Synthesis of Compound 346.1.

Compound 346.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 351.5 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 30.24%). MS(ES): m/z 535.09 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 346.2.

Compound 346.2 was synthesized from 346.1 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 29.72%). MS(ES): m/z 619.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-346.

Compound I-346 was synthesized from 346.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 72.33%). MS(ES): m/z 534.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.58%, HPLCPurity: 98.19%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 49.31% and 49.75%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400MHz): 13.83 (s, 1H), 11.06 (s, 1H), 9.01 (s, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s,1H), 8.03-8.01 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.87-7.85 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.27 (s,1H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 3.03-3.01 (s, 1H), 2.50 (s, 2H), 2.03-2.00 (m, 3H),1.14 (s, 6H).

Example 348: Synthesis of2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((S)-tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-348

Synthesis of Compound 348.1.

Compound 348.1 was synthesized from 329.3a and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 26.11%). MS(ES): m/z 492.00 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 348.2.

Compound 348.2 was synthesized from 348.1 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 62.72%). MS(ES): m/z 576.63 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-348.

Compound I-348 was synthesized from 348.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 79.64%). MS(ES): m/z 492.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.64%, HPLCPurity: 95.32%, CHIRAL HPLC Purity: 47.49% & 48.21%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400MHz): 12.56 (s, 1H), 10.81 (s, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H), 7.948-7.858 (d, J=36Hz, 2H), 7.76-7.74 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 4.11-4.02 (m, 2H),3.20 (s, 4H), 2.96 (s, 1H), 2.37 (s, 2H), 1.98 (s, 4H), 1.73-1.71 (s,1H).

Example 351: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrothiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-351

Synthesis of Compound 351.1.

To a solution of 3-fluoro-4-nitrobenzoic acid (20 g, 108.04 mmol, 1.0eq) in mixture of N—N-dimethylformamide (200 mL) and water (50 mL) wasadded dropwise sodium thiomethoxide water solution (16.64 g, 23.78 mmol,2.2 eq) at 0° C. The reaction was stirred at 15-20° C. for 1 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred in water and extracted withethyl acetate. Combined organic layer was washed with brine, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography using 5% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 1.1 (18 g, 78.14%). MS(ES): m/z 214.21 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 351.2.

To a solution of 351.1 (5 g, 23.45 mmol, 1 eq), in CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL), wasadded oxalyl chloride (14.78 g, 117.3 mmol, 5 eq) andN—N-dimethylformamide (catalytic amount) at 0° C. Reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 4 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. A solution of 1.2 (3.14g, 35.18 mmol, 1.5 eq) and Triethylamine (7.11 g, 70.42 mmol, 3 eq), inTetrahydrofuran (50 mL), was added into crude material at 0° C. andstirred the reaction mixture at r.t. for 3 h. Upon completion, reactionmixture was transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 30% ethyl acetate in hexane aseluent to obtain pure 351.2. (4 g, 59.99%). MS(ES): m/z 285.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 351.3.

To a cooled solution of 351.2 (4 g, 17.59 mmol, 1 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL)at 0° C. was added meta-Chloroperbenzoic acid (10.59 g, 61.61 mmol, 3.5eq) slowly portionwise. The reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 3h. After completion of reaction, the reaction mixture was transferredinto saturated NaHCO₃ solution and extracted with CH₂Cl₂. CombinedOrganic layer dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 30% ethyl acetate in MeOH to obtain pure 351.3 (3.5 g,62.92%). MS(ES): m/z 317.33 [M+H]⁺

Synthesis of Compound 351.4.

To a solution of 351.3 (2.5 g, 7.90 mmol, 1.0 eq) in Toluene (25 mL) wasadded lawessons reagent(6.39 g, 15.82 mmol, 2 eq) and reflux thereaction mixture for 18 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture wastransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 15% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluent to obtain pure 351.4(1.2 g, 48.30%). MS(ES): m/z 315.37 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 351.5.

To a solution of 351.4 (1.2 g, 3.82 mmol, 1 eq), in Acetic acid (1.2mL), was added zinc dust (1.26 g, 19.10 mmol, 5 eq) portion wise.Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 8 h. After completion ofreaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into NaHCO₃ solution andextracted with ethyl acetate. Combined Organic layer dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 30% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 351.5 (0.320 g, 29.48%). MS(ES): m/z 285.39[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 351.6.

Compound 351.6 was synthesized from 13.4 and 351.5 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 21.31%). MS (ES): m/z 571.07 [M+H]

Synthesis of Compound 351.7.

Compound 351.7 was synthesized from2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide and 351.6 using general procedureB. (Yield: 36.28%). MS (ES): m/z 655.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-351.

Compound I-351 was synthesized from 351.7 using general procedure C.(Yield: 76.50%). MS(ES): m/z 571.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.30%, HPLCPurity: 98.09%, Chiral HPLC: 43.33%, 55.95%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):13.85 (s, 1H), 11.08 (s, 1H), 9.021 (s, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H),8.042-8.022 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.886-7.864 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (t,1H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 3.02 (s, 1H), 2.03 (s, 2H), 1.422 (s, 6H).

Example 358: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-cyclobutyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-358

Synthesis of Compound 358.1.

To compound 220.4 (6.6 g, g, 34.19 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetic acid (66 mL),hydrogen peroxide (79 mL, 684 mmol, 20 eq) was added. Then, sodiumtungstate (11.28 g, 34.19 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added in portions within 15min. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 10 min. After completionof the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into ice coldwater and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain thecrude material. This was purified by column chromatography using 7%ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 358.1 (1.8 g, 23.40%).MS(ES): m/z 226.83 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 358.2

Compound 358.2 was synthesized from 358.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 34.67%). MS(ES): m/z 511.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 358.3.

Compound 358.3 was synthesized from 358.2 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 64.34%). MS(ES): m/z 596.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-358.

Compound I-358 was synthesized from 358.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 77.63%). MS(ES): m/z 512.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.90%, HPLCPurity: 97.93%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.73 (s, 1H), 10.97 (s, 1H),8.72 (s, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.67 (m, 3H), 7.72 (s, 1H), 4.12 (s,1H), 3.67-3.63 (m, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 3.17 (s, 2H), 3.029-3.00 (m, 1H),2.83-2.32 (m, 2H), 2.18-2.11 (m, 2H), 1.89-1.82 (m, 1H).

Example 359: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((S)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-359

Synthesis of Compound 359.1.

Isomers of compound 391.2 (0.9 g) were separated out using column(CHIRAL PAK AD-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1% DEA in IPA as co-solvent withflow rate of 4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2(FR-b). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure 359.1(0.3 g). MS(ES): m/z: 256.37 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 359.2.

Compound 359.2 was synthesized from 13.4 and 359.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 25.07%). MS(ES): m/z 542.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 359.3.

Compound 359.3 was synthesized from 359.2 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 64.85%). MS(ES): m/z 626.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-359.

Compound I-359 was synthesized from 359.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 77.02%). MS(ES): m/z 542.60 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.76%, HPLCPurity: 95.32%, Chiral HPLC: 48.92% and 50.81%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz):13.12 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.84-7.82 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.72-7.69 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 4.01-3.99 (m, 2H), 3.59-3.51(m, 2H), 3.11 (s, 3H), 3.01-2.94 (m, 1H), 2.86-2.81 (m, 1H), 2.12-2.07(m, 2H), 1.90-1.80 (m, 4H).

Example 360: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((R)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-360

Synthesis of Compound 360.1.

Compound 360.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 391.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 31.76%). MS(ES): m/z 542.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 360.2.

Compound 360.2 was synthesized from 360.1 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 59.45%). MS(ES): m/z 626.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-360.

Compound I-360 was synthesized from 360.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 94.53%). MS(ES): m/z 542.55 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 94.72%, HPLCPurity: 97.11%, Chiral HPLC: 49.17, 50.17%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 8.04(s, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.85-7.70 (m, 3H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 4.01-3.90 (m,2H), 3.59-3.51 (m, 2H), 3.11 (s, 2H), 3.02-2.96 (m, 1H), 2.84-2.82 (m,1H), 2.12-2.07 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.80 (s, 4H), 1.29-1.25 (s, 2H), 0.93 (bs,1H).

Example 361: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-cyclobutyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-361

Synthesis of Compound 361.1.

Compound 361.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 358.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 30.12%). MS(ES): m/z 476.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 361.2.

Compound 361.2 was synthesized from 361.1 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 63.66%). MS(ES): m/z 560.46 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-361.

Compound I-361 was synthesized from 361.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 94.15%). MS(ES): m/z 476.67 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.16%, HPLCPurity: 99.53%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 49.33% and 49.60%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6,400 MHz): 12.65 (s, 1H), 10.81 (s, 1H), 8.48 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H),7.72-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.43 (m, 3H), 3.78-3.58 (m, 1H), 3.41-3.35 (m, 1H),3.18 (s, 3H), 3.17 (s, 1H), 3.08-2.95 (m, 1H), 2.37-2.30 (m, 2H),2.25-2.13 (m, 2H), 2.19-2.01 (m, 3H), 1.83-1.80 (m, 1H).

Example 363: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-363

Synthesis of Compound 363.1.

Compound 363.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 449.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 21.51%). MS(ES): m/z 516.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 363.2.

Compound 363.2 was synthesized from 363.1 and2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 43.52%). MS(ES): m/z 592.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-363.

Compound I-363 was synthesized from 363.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 83.27%). MS(ES): m/z 508.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.91%, HPLCpurity: 99.67%, Chiral HPLC: 48.08%, 51.68%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):12.49 (s, 1H), 10.42 (s, 1H), 8.63 (s, 1H), 8.20 (s, 1H), 8.04-7.98 (m,2H), 7.82-7.80 (m, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.49(s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 1.91-1.88 (m, 1H), 1.14-1.13 (m, 6H), 0.97 (s,1H), 0.78-0.76 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H).

Example 364: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-364

Synthesis of Compound 364.1.

Compound 364.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 449.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 25.72%). MS(ES): m/z 552.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 364.2.

Compound 364.2 was synthesized from 364.1 and2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 51.87%). MS(ES): m/z 628.71 [M+H].

Synthesis of I-364.

Compound I-364 was synthesized from 364.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 75.50%). MS(ES): m/z 544.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 99.54%, Chiral HPLC: 49.49%, 50.50%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):13.67 (s, 1H), 10.61 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.11 (s, 1H),8.04-8.01 (dd, J=1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.85-7.83 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H),7.40-7.13 (t, J=1.0 Hz, 1H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H),1.94-1.91 (t, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 1.15-1.13 (d, 6H), 0.981 (s, 1H), 0.80-0.77(m, 1H).

Example 365: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-N5-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-365

Synthesis of Compound 365.1.

Compound 365.1 was synthesized from 397.1 and6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amine using general procedure A. (Yield:53.56%). MS(ES): m/z 667.67 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-365.

Compound I-365 was synthesized from 365.1 using general procedure C(Yield: 82.36%). MS(ES): m/z 583.76 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.82%, HPLCPurity: 96.18%, Chiral HPLC Purity: (49.3%, 49%), H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):10.15 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H), 8.24-8.22 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.91 (m,2H), 7.83-7.81 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.69-7.67 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.5 (s,1H), 7.32-7.30 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.58 (s, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 1.91-1.88(m, 2H), 1.68-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.58 (s, 2H), 1.48-1.42 (m, 2H), 1.22 (s,2H).

Example 366: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-366

Synthesis of Compound 366.1

Compound 366.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 387.2 and using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 20.10%). MS(ES): m/z 542.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 366.2.

Compound 366.2=was synthesized from 366.1 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:64.64%). MS(ES): m/z 628.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-366.

Compound I-366 was synthesized from 366.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 76.98%). MS(ES): m/z 544.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.30%, HPLCpurity: 97.01%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.66 (s, 1H), 10.03 (s, 1H),8.82 (s, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.87-7.85 (m, 1H), 7.74-7.72 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 4.47-4.45 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 4.10-4.07(d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 3.62-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.32(s, 3H), 1.92-1.89 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 1.70-1.67 (m, 1H), 1.59 (s, 2H),1.48-1.40 (m, 2H).

Example 367: Synthesis ofN5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-367

Synthesis of Compound 367.1.

Compound was synthesized from 98.4 and 387.2 using general procedure A.(Yield: 21.10%). MS(ES): m/z 506.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 367.2.

Compound was synthesized from 367.1 and 2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amineusing general procedure B. (Yield: 52.83%). MS(ES): m/z 592.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-367.

Compound I-367 was synthesized from 367.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 89.67%). MS(ES): m/z 508.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.46%, HPLCpurity: 98.98%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.51 (s, 1H), 9.83 (s, 1H),8.65 (s, 1H), 7.89-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.71-7.68 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (s,1H), 7.44 (s, 1H), 4.45-4.43 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 3.18-3.17(m, 2H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 1.91-1.88 (d, J=10.4Hz, 2H), 1.59 (s, 2H), 1.48-1.40 (m, 2H).

Example 1-368: Synthesis of2-fluoro-N-(7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-368

Synthesis of Compound 368.1.

Compound 368.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 1.1a using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 31.49%). MS(ES): m/z 454.16 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 368.2.

Compound 368.2 was synthesized from 368.1 and(1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 19.62%). MS(ES): m/z 521.38 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-368.

Compound I-368 was synthesized from 368.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 66.26%). MS(ES): m/z: 437.65 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.02%, HPLCpurity: 98.09%, Chiral HPLC purity: (69%, 28%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):12.12 (s, 1H), 10.49 (s, 1H), 8.58 (s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.76 (s, 1H),7.58-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.27-7.23 (m, 1H), 4.97-4.78 (m, 1H), 3.96 (s, 3H),3.74 (s, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.18 (m, 1H), 1.63-1.58 (m, 1H), 1.47-1.41(m, 1H).

Example 369: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-369

Synthesis of Compound 369.1.

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene (3 g, 13.64 mmol, 1 eq)in 1,4-dioxane (24 mL) and water(6 mL) was added2-(3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran-6-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(5.74 g, 27.27 mmol, 2 eq), and potassium carbonate (5.64 g, 40.90 mmol,3 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.[1,1′-Bisdiphenylphosphinoferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride complexwith CH₂Cl₂ (0.333 g, 4.09 mmol, 0.03 eq), was added into reactionmixture and again reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.Further reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture transferred into water and extracted withethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 5% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 369.1 (2.4 g, 78.85%). MS(ES): m/z 223.20 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 369.2.

To a solution of 369.1 (2.4 g, 10.75 mmol, 1 eq), in acetonitrile (70mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (10.54 g, 32.43 mmol, 3 eq) (20 mL)N-methylmethanesulfonamide (1.3 g, 11.83 mmol, 1.1 eq) at r.t. Reactionmixture was stirred for 16 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture wasfiltered through celite bed and concentrated in vacuo. Crude materialwas transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatography andcompound was eluted in 10% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 369.2(Yield: 59.55%). MS(ES): m/z 313.34 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 369.3.

To a solution of 369.2 (2 g, 6.40 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (40 mL), 10%palladium hydroxide on charcoal (0.140 g) was added. Hydrogen was purgedthrough reaction mixture for 2-3 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas filtered through celite-bed and washed with ethanol. Filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo to obtain 369.3 (0.600 g, 42.47%). MS(ES): m/z224.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 369.4.

Compound 369.4 was synthesized from 369.3 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 42.95%). MS(ES): m/z 571.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 369.5.

Compound 369.5 was synthesized from 369.4 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 35.16%). MS(ES): m/z 619.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-369.

Compound I-369 was synthesized from 369.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 79.82%). MS(ES): m/z: 535.45 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.15%, HPLCpurity: 95.20%, Chiral HPLC: (52:48), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 7.71 (s,1H), 7.65-7.63 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.53 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H) 7.10 (t,1H), 6.77 (s, 1H), 4.51-4.49 (d, J=10 Hz, 1H), 4.18-4.15 (d, J=11.2 Hz,1H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 3.04 (s, 3H), 2.03-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.57 (m, 4H),1.11-1.09 (m, 2H), 1.02-1.00 (m, 4H).

Example 370: Synthesis of(1R,2S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-370

Synthesis of I-370.

Compound I-370 was synthesized from 212.3a using general procedure C.(Yield: 65.62%). MS(ES): m/z: 549.40 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.62%, HPLCpurity 96.37%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.52 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 2H),7.71-7.69 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.63 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.28 (t, J=8Hz, 1H), 7.02 (t, 1H), 4.76 (s, 1H), 4.05 (s, 3H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.39(s, 3H), 1.60-1.45 (m, 1H), 1.40-1.23 (m, 2H).

Example 371: Synthesis of(1R,2S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-371

Synthesis of Compound 371.1.

To compound 62.3 (2.2 g, 8.3 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture of 1,4-dioxane(18 mL) and water (4 mL), 3-iodo-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole (2.07 g, 9.9 mmol,1.2 eq) and Cs₂CO₃ (8.09 g, 24.9 mmol, 3.0 eq) were added. Reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 15 min. Then,1,1′-Bis-(diphenylphosphino) ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride (1.35 g,1.6 mmol, 0.2 eq) was added and again degassed for 5 min. Reactionmixture was stirred at 110° C. for 4 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material. Thiswas purified by column chromatography using 15% ethyl acetate in hexaneto obtain 371.1 (1 g, 54.96%). MS(ES): m/z 220.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 371.2.

Compound 371.2 was synthesized from 371.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 19.98%). MS(ES): m/z 505.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 371.3.

To compound 371.2 (0.23 g, 0.45 mmol, 1.00 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL) at 0°C., m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (0.27 g, 1.59 mmol, 3.5 eq) was addedportionwise. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 10 min. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred intowater and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was thenwashed with NaHCO₃. The organic layer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 371.3 (0.190 g, 77.62%).MS(ES): m/z 537.42 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 371.4.

Compound 371.4 was synthesized from 371.3 and(1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 25.75%). MS(ES): m/z 604.18 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-371.

Compound I-371 was synthesized from 371.4 using general procedure C(Yield: 84.04%). MS(ES): m/z: 520.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.15%, HPLCpurity: 98.76%, Chiral HPLC: (72%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.72 (s,1H), 10.80 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.17-8.15 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.08 (s,1H), 7.84-7.80 (m, 2H), 7.24 (s, 1H), 6.84-6.79 (m, 1H), 5.01-4.83 (m,1H), 3.98 (s, 3H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 1.66-1.59 (s, 1H), 1.25-1.12 (m, 2H).

Example 372: Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-fluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-372

Synthesis of Compound 372.1.

Compound 372.1 was synthesized from 209.1 and(1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 15.75%). MS(ES): m/z 597.76 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-372.

Compound I-372 was synthesized from 372.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 42.33%). MS(ES): m/z: 513.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.15%, HPLCpurity: 92.15%, Chiral HPLC Purity: (23%, 67%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):12.41 (s, 1H), 10.63 (s, 1H), 8.22 (s, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.84-7.82 (d,J=9.6 Hz, 2H), 7.71 (s, 1H), 7.61-7.59 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (s, 1H),4.91-4.76 (m, 1H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 3.17 (s, 3H), 3.11 (s,3H), 1.47-1.42 (m, 1H) 1.2-1.15 (m, 2H).

Example 373: Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-fluoro-N-(7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-373

Synthesis of Compound 373.1.

Compound 373.1 was synthesized from 368.1 and(1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 14.53%). MS(ES): m/z: 521.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis I-373.

Compound I-373 was synthesized from 373.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 71.56%). MS(ES): m/z: 437.65 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.49%, HPLCpurity: 96.40%, Chiral HPLC Purity: (26%, 74%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):12.50 (s, 1H), 10.64 (s, 1H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.71 (s, 1H),7.57-7.55 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.47 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.20 (t,1H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 3.68 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 1.48-1.41 (m, 2H),1.24-1.18 (m, 1H) 1.21 (t, 1H).

Example 1-374: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-374

Synthesis of I-374.

Compound I-374 was synthesized from 374.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 82.46%). MS(ES): m/z: 473.5 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.31%, HPLCpurity: 97.95%, Chiral HPLC purity: 75.53%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.52(s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.71-7.6 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.63 (d, J=8 Hz,1H), 7.32-7.15 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (t, 1H), 4.76 (s, 1H), 4.05 (s,3H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 1.60-1.51 (m, 1H), 1.48-1.27 (m, 2H).

Example 375: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-375

Synthesis of Compound 375.1.

Compound 375.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 369.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 32.29%). MS(ES): m/z 535.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 375.2.

Compound 375.2 was synthesized from 375.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 34.37%). MS(ES): m/z 583.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-375.

Compound I-375 was synthesized from 375.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 68.17%). MS(ES): m/z: 499.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.54%, HPLCpurity: 99.27%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.60-7.58 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.46 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (s, 1H), 4.47-4.45 (d,J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.16-4.14 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 3.73-3.67 (m, 1H), 3.30 (s,3H), 3.04 (s, 3H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.01-2.01 (m, 2H), 1.83-1.59 (m, 6H),1.00-0.92 (m, 4H).

Example 376: Synthesis of2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-376

Synthesis of Compound 376.1.

Compound 376.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 65.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 17.63%). MS(ES): m/z 531.04 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 376.2.

Compound 376.2 was synthesized from 376.1 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 11.73%). MS(ES): m/z 615.67 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-376.

Compound I-376 was synthesized from 376.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 42.16%). MS(ES): m/z: 531.40 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.50%, HPLCpurity: 95.06%, Chiral HPLC: (49%, 38%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz):8.22-8.20 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.68-7.68 (d,J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.54 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 3.69 (s, 3H),3.07 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 2.19 (s, 1H), 1.43 (s, 2H).

Example 377: Synthesis of2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-377

Synthesis of Compound 377.1.

Compound 377.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 371.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 38.72%). MS(ES): m/z 470.00 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 377.2.

To a compound 377.1 (0.265 g, 5.63 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (5 ml),m-chloroperbenzoic acid (0.29 g, 1.69 mmol, 3.0 eq) was addedportionwise at 0° C. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Aftercompletion of reaction, the pH of the reaction mixture was adjusted toneutral using NaHCO₃ solution and then extracted using CH₂Cl₂. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography using 2.5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 377.2(0.200 g, 70.65%). MS(ES): m/z 502.00 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 377.3.

Compound 377.3 was synthesized from 377.2 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 32.51%). MS(ES): m/z 586.63 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-377.

Compound 377.3 was synthesized using general procedure C. (Yield:19.97%). MS(ES): m/z: 502.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.35%, HPLC purity99.28%, Chiral HPLC: (50%, 50%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.47-8.47 (d,J=2 Hz, 1H), 8.16-8.16 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.72-7.69 (m, 2H),6.76-6.75 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 2.83 (s, 3H),2.10-2.07 (m, 1H), 1.32-1.31 (m, 2H).

Example 378: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(112-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-378

Synthesis of Compound 578.1.

Compound 378.1 was synthesized from 250.1 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure A.(Yield: 62.74%). MS(ES): m/z 586.63 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-378,

Compound was synthesized from 378.1 using general procedure C. (Yield:95.21%). MS(ES): m/z: 502.5 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity:96.02%, Chiral HPLC: (49%, 48%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.38-8.37 (d,J=2 Hz, 1H), 8.06-8.04 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.8 (s, 1H),7.71 (s, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.15 (s, 3H), 2.60 (s, 3H),2.07-2.04 (m, 1H), 1.37-1.27 (m, 2H).

Example 379: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-379

Synthesis of Compound 379.1.

Compound was synthesized from 2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide and379.1a (prepared in a manner analogous to 382.2) using general procedureB. (Yield: 38.87%). MS (ES): m/z 622.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-379.

Compound I-379 was synthesized from 379.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 96.38%). MS(ES): m/z: 538.55 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.37%, HPLCpurity: 98.50%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 8.17 (s, 1H), 8.11-8.11 (d, J=2Hz, 1H), 8.01-7.99 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.91-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.89 (s, 1H),7.22 (s, 1H), 7.00 (t, 1H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 2.19-2.09 (m,1H), 1.32-1.25 (m, 2H).

Example 380: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-380

Synthesis of Compound 380.1.

Compound 380.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 153.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 10.67%). MS(ES): m/z 567.84 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 380.2

Compound 380.2 was synthesized from 380.1 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 43.50%). MS(ES): m/z 651.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-380.

Compound I-380 was synthesized from 380.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 63.80%). MS(ES): m/z: 567.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.88%, HPLCpurity: 94.90%, Chiral HPLC: (50%, 50%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.67(s, 1H), 10.91 (s, 1H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 7.79-7.76 (d, J=1.2Hz, 2H), 7.71-7.69 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.58 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.28(t, 1H), 7.17 (s, 1H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 3.13 (s, 3H), 2.00(s, 1H), 1.2 (s, 2H).

Example 381: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-381

Synthesis of Compound 381.1.

To compound 62.1a (6 g, 22.64 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture of 1,4-dioxane(50 mL) and water (10 mL), 4-bromo-1-methyl-1H-imidazole (4.0 g, 24.9mmol, 1.1 eq) and potassium carbonate (9.3 g, 67.9 mmol, 3.0 eq) wereadded. Reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 15 min. Then,1,1′-Bis-(diphenylphosphino) ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride (3.6 g,4.5 mmol, 0.2 eq) was added and again degassed for 5 min. Reactionmixture was stirred at 110° C. for 4 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material. Thiswas purified by column chromatography using 15% ethyl acetate in hexaneto obtain 381.1 (3.2 g, 64.49%). MS(ES): m/z 220.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 381.2.

To compound 381.1 (3 g. 13.6 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetic acid (8 mL), sodiumtungstate (4.01 g, 13.6 mmol, 1.0 eq) and hydrogen peroxide (9.24 mL,272 mmol, 20 eq) were added. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 15min. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred to water. The pH ˜7 was adjusted by using saturated NaHCO₃and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crudematerial. This was purified by column chromatography using 20% ethylacetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 381.2 (1.3 g, 37.82%).MS(ES): m/z 252.76 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 381.3.

Compound 381.3 was synthesized from 13.4 and 381.2 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 24.85%). MS(ES): m/z 537.46 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 381.4.

Compound 381.4 was synthesized from 381.3 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 29.70%). MS(ES): m/z 622.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-381.

Compound I-381 was synthesized from 381.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 77.80%). MS(ES): m/z: 538.40 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.25%, HPLCpurity: 95.35%, Chiral HPLC: (52%, 48%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz):8.40-8.39 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 8.10-8.07 (m, 2H), 7.88-7.86 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.72 (s, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 6.99 (t, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.15 (s,3H), 2.84 (bs, 1H), 2.12-2.07 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.82 (m, 1H).

Example 382: Synthesis of2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-382

Synthesis of Compound 382.1.

Compound 382.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 214.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 33.56%). MS(ES): m/z 470.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 382.2.

To compound 382.1 (0.61 g, 1.28 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (1 mL) at 0° C.,m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (0.770 g, 4.48 mmol, 3.5 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 4 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into water and extractedwith CH₂Cl₂. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography using 5% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 382.2 (0.28 g, 42.97%). MS(ES): m/z 502.37 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 382.3.

Compound 382.3 was synthesized from 382.2 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 38.21%). MS(ES): m/z 586.17 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-382.

Compound I-382 was synthesized from 382.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 81.92%). MS(ES): m/z: 502.4 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.70%, HPLCpurity 99.70%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.61 (s, 1H), 10.86 (s, 1H),8.78 (s, 1H), 8.03-7.78 (m, 5H), 7.19 (s, 1H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.29 (s,3H), 2.98 (s, 3H), 2.00-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.15-1.24 (m, 2H).

Example 383: Synthesis of5-methoxy-2-methyl-N-(4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-amine,I-383

Synthesis of Compound 383.1.

Compound 383.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 371.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 38.72%). MS(ES): m/z 470.00 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 383.2.

To compound 383.1 (0.265 g, 0.563 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (5 ml),m-chloroperbenzoic acid (0.29 g, 1.69 mmol, 3.0 eq) was addedportionwise at 0° C. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Aftercompletion of reaction, the pH of the reaction mixture was adjusted toneutral using NaHCO₃ solution and then extracted using CH₂Cl₂. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography using 2.5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 383.2(0.200 g, 70.65%). MS(ES): m/z 502.00 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 383.3.

To compound 383.2 (0.100 g, 0.199 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (5 mL) was addedCs₂CO₃ (0.064 g, 0.199 mmol, 1.0 eq) and heated at 60° C. for 1 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture concentrated in vacuo, transferred intowater and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined,dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 383.3(Yield: 80.71%). MS(ES): m/z 497.6 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-383.

Compound I-383 was synthesized from 383.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 36.43%). MS(ES): m/z: 413.29[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.50%, HPLCpurity 95.00%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.60 (s, 1H), 8.60 (s, 1H),8.29-8.28 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.10-8.07 (dd, 1H), 7.81-7.78 (m, 2H),6.75-6.74 (d, J=1.6 Hz Hz, 1H), 6.36 (s, 1H), 3.91 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s,3H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H).

Example 384: Synthesis of2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-384

Synthesis of Compound 384.1.

Compound 384.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 153.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 30.85%). MS(ES): m/z 531.24 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 384.2.

Compound 384.2 was synthesized from 384.1 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 41.39%). MS(ES): m/z 615.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-384.

Compound I-384 was synthesized using general procedure C. (Yield:86.89%). MS(ES): m/z: 531.7 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.94%, HPLC purity:95.06%, Chiral HPLC: (51.62%, 48.37%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.48 (s,1H), 10.73 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.74 (d, J=8 Hz,2H), 7.69-7.67 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.55 (d, 1H), 7.14 (s, 1H), 3.76(s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.15 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 1.97 (bs, 2H).

Example 385: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-385

Synthesis of Compound 385.1.

Compound 385.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 65.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 32.34%). MS(ES): m/z 567.02 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 385.2.

Compound 385.2 was synthesized from 385.1 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 65.84%). MS(ES): m/z 651.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-385.

Compound I-385 was synthesized from 385.3 using general procedure C(Yield: 76.57%). MS(ES): m/z: 567.32 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.88%, HPLCpurity: 96.13%, Chiral HPLC Purity: (54%, 46%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400MHz): 13.60 (s, 1H), 10.85 (s, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.99 (s,1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.67-7.65 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.56(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (t, 1H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 3.10 (s,3H), 3.02-2.99 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.95 (m, 2H).

Example 386: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-386

Synthesis of Compound 386.1.

To compound 371.1 (2.25 g. 1.02 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetic acid (4 mL),sodium tungstate (2.9 g, 1.02 mmol, 1.0 eq) and hydrogen peroxide (2.5mL, 20.4 mmol, 20 eq) were added. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t.for 15 min. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred to water. The pH ˜7 was adjusted by using saturated NaHCO₃and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crudematerial. This was purified by column chromatography using 20% ethylacetate in hexane as eluant to obtain pure 386.1 (1.4 g, 44.24%).MS(ES): m/z 252.30 [M+H]⁺

Synthesis of Compound 386.2.

Compound 386.2 was synthesized from 386.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 23.87%). MS(ES): m/z 537.98 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 386.3.

Compound 386.3 was synthesized from 386.2 and2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide using general procedure B.(Yield: 44.92%). MS(ES): m/z 622.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-386.

Compound I-386 was synthesized from 386.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 84.51%). MS(ES): m/z: 538.35 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.97%, HPLCpurity: 98.34%, Chiral HPLC: (50%, 50%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.77(s, 1H), 11.01 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.37-8.36 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H),8.17-8.15 (d, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.84-7.81 (m, 2H), 7.28 (t, 1H),6.85-6.84 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 3.04-3.01 (m,1H), 2.02-2.00 (m, 2H).

Example 387: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-387

Synthesis of Compound 387.1

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-(methylsulfonyl)-1-nitrobenzene (3.5 g, 12.50mmol, 1.0 eq) and2-(3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran-6-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(2.63 g, 12.50 mmol, 1.0 eq) in mixture of 1,4-dioxane (8 mL) and water(2 mL) was added potassium carbonate (3.45 g, 25 mmol, 2.0 eq). Thereaction mixture was degassed for 10 min. under argon atmosphere. Thentetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (1.44 g, 1.25 mmol, 0.1 eq) wasadded, again degassed for 10 min. under argon atmosphere. The reactionmixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. Upon completion, reactionmixture was transferred in water and extracted with ethyl acetate.Combined organic layer was washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography using 9% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure387.1 (3.2 g, 90.39%). MS(ES): m/z 284.30 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 387.2.

To a solution of 387.1 (3.2 g, 11.30 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (30 mL), 10%Pd/C (1.5 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for2-3 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bedand washed with ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain387.2 (1.7 g, 58.94%). MS(ES): m/z 256.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 387.3.

Compound 387.3 was synthesized from 387.2 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 31.60%). MS(ES): m/z 506.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 387.4.

Compound 387.4 was synthesized from 387.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 60.20%). MS(ES): m/z 554.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-387.

Compound I-387 was synthesized from 387.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 85.76). MS(ES): m/z: 470.42 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.71%, HPLCpurity 99.06%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.48 (s, 1H), 10.58 (s, 1H),8.53 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.86-7.86 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.66 (m,2H), 4.42-4.40 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 4.07-4.04 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H),3.59-3.53 (m, 1H), 3.18 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 1.99-1.96 (m, 1H),1.90-1.87 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 1.67-1.41 (m, 4H), 0.77-0.75 (m, 4H).

Example 388: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-388

Synthesis of Compound 388.1.

Compound 388.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 389.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 17.00%). MS(ES): m/z 492.00 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 388.2.

Compound 388.2 was synthesized from 388.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 60.83%). MS(ES): m/z 540.65 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-388.

Compound I-388 was synthesized from 388.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 95.18%). MS(ES): m/z: 456.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.19%, HPLCpurity: 99.26%, Chiral HPLC: (49.00%, 51.00%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400MHz): 12.56 (s, 1H), 10.67 (s, 1H), 8.48 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H),7.77-7.77 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 7.71-7.64 (m, 2H), 4.05-4.03 (m, 1H),4.01-3.97 (m, 1H), 3.84-3.78 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.62-3.58 (t, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 3.53-3.46 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.42-2.32(m, 1H), 1.99-1.90 (m, 2H), 0.77-0.67 (m, 4H).

Example 389: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-389

Synthesis of Compound 389.1.

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene (20 g, 90.9 mmol, 1.0eq) in N,N′-dimethylformamide (200 mL) at 0° C., sodium methylsulfonate(23.1 g, 272.7 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred atr.t. for 3 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred to water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layercombined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to obtain the crude material. This was purified by columnchromatography using 30% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtain389.1 (15 g, 66.51%). MS(ES): m/z 249.35 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 389.2.

To compound 389.1 (15 g, 60.48 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (150 mL) at 0°C., m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (36.41 g, 211.69 mmol, 3.5 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 4 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into water and extractedwith CH₂Cl₂. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography using 5% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 389.2 (13 g, 76.77%). MS(ES): m/z 281.13 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 389.3.

To compound 389.2 (5 g, 17.85 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL),furan-3-yl(14-oxidaneylidene)borane (1.86 g, 19.63 mmol, 1.1 eq),diisopropylethylamine (5.7 g, 44.6 mmol, 2.5 eq) and N-methylpyrrolidine(3.03 g, 35.7 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was degassedwith argon for 15 min. Then,1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(II)dichloride (2.9 g, 3.5mmol, 0.2 eq) was added and again degassed for 5 min. Reaction mixturewas stirred at 80° C. for 2 h. After completion of the reaction, thereaction mixture was transferred to water and extracted with CH₂Cl₂.Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material. This was purified bycolumn chromatography using 12% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure389.3 (2.2 g, 48.52%). MS(ES): m/z 268.19 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 389.4.

To compound 389.3 (2.2 g, 8.23 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (30 mL), 10% Pd/C(0.65 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through the reaction mixture for3-4 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wasfiltered through celite bed and washed with MeOH. Filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo to obtain 389.4 (1.1 g, 55.38%). MS(ES): m/z242.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 389.5.

Compound 389.5 was synthesized from 389.4 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 19.16%). MS(ES): m/z 530.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 389.6.

Compound 389.6 was synthesized from 389.5 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 45.995%). MS(ES): m/z 576.18 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-389.

Compound I-389 was synthesized from 389.6 using general procedure C.(Yield: 94.81%). MS(ES): m/z: 492.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.62%, HPLCpurity 97.73%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.68 (s, 1H), 10.74 (s, 1H),8.70 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.12(t, 1H), 4.09-3.97 (m, 2H), 3.86-3.80 (m, 1H), 3.64-3.51 (m, 2H), 3.22(s, 3H), 2.43-2.35 (m, 1H), 2.06-1.92 (m, 2H), 0.80 (bs, 4H).

Example 390:N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-390

Synthesis of Compound 390.1.

Compound was synthesized from 387.2 and 98.4 using general procedure A.(Yield: 28.31%). MS(ES): m/z 506.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 390.2.

Compound was synthesized from 390.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamide usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 84.70%). MS(ES): m/z 554.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-390.

Compound I-390 was synthesized from 390.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 83.45%). MS(ES): m/z: 470.52 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.82%, HPLCpurity 94.00%, Chiral HPLC: (46.00%, 52.00%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):12.48 (s, 1H), 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.54 (s, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H),7.72-7.66 (m, 2H), 3.89-3.86 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 3.45-3.38 (m, 2H), 3.19(s, 3H), 2.92-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 1.99-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.72(m, 3H), 0.77-0.76 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 4H).

Example 391: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-391

Synthesis of Compound 391.1.

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-(methylsulfonyl)-1-nitrobenzene (1.0 g, 3.57mmol, 1.0 eq) and2-(5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(0.75 g, 3.57 mmol, 1.0 eq) in mixture of 1,4-dioxane (8 mL) and water(2 mL) was added potassium carbonate (0.98 g, 7.14 mmol, 2.0 eq). Thereaction mixture was degassed for 10 min. under argon atmosphere. Thetetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (0.412 g, 0.357 mmol, 0.1 eq)was added, again reaction mixture was degassed for 10 min. under argonatmosphere. The reaction was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred in water and extracted withethyl acetate. Combined organic layer was washed with brine, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography using 5% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 391.1 (0.71 g, 70.20%). MS(ES): m/z 284.30 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 391.2.

To a solution of 391.1 (0.71 g, 2.51 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (10 mL), 10%Pd/C (0.4 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for2-3 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bedand washed with ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain391.2 (0.53 g, 82.82%). MS(ES): m/z 256.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 391.3.

Compound 391.3 was synthesized from 391.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 24.92%). MS(ES): m/z 542.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 391.4.

Compound 391.4 was synthesized from 391.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 76.46%). MS(ES): m/z 590.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-391.

Compound I-391 was synthesized from 391.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 84.83%). MS(ES): m/z: 506.36 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.02%, HPLCpurity 96.33%, Chiral HPLC: (49.65%, 50.34%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz):13.68 (s, 1H), 10.76 (s, 1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H),7.75-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.12 (t, 1H), 3.89-3.86 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H),3.46-3.45 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.95-2.89 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.97(m, 2H), 1.83-1.73 (m, 1H), 1.73 (s, 2H), 0.79-0.78 (d, J=6 Hz, 4H).

Example 397: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-397

Synthesis of Compound 397.1.

Compound 397.1 was synthesized from 387.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 23.60%). MS(ES): m/z 542.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 397.2.

Compound was synthesized from 397.2 and 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amineusing general procedure B. (Yield: 51.71%). MS(ES): m/z 628.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-397.

Compound I-397 was synthesized from 397.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 97.19%). MS(ES): m/z 544.60 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.85%, HPLCpurity: 97.37%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.56 (s, 1H), 9.80 (s, 1H),8.98 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.86-7.84 (m, 1H), 7.74-7.72(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (s, 1H), 7.23 (s, 1H), 4.47-4.45 (d, J=10.4 Hz,1H), 4.10-4.07 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 3.59-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 2.40(s, 2H), 2.37 (s, 3H), 1.92-1.89 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 1.65 (s, 1H),1.59-41 (m, 2H), 1.24 (s, 2H).

Example 398: Synthesis ofN5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-methyl-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-398

Synthesis of Compound 398.1.

Compound 398.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 387.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 28.99%). MS(ES): m/z 506.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 398.2.

Compound 398.2 was synthesized from 398.1 and5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield: 60.96%).MS(ES): m/z 592.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-398.

Compound I-398 was synthesized from 398.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 45.49%). MS(ES): m/z 508.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.45%, HPLCpurity: 97.96%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.41 (s, 1H), 9.57 (s, 1H),8.87 (s, 1H), 8.60 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.70-7.68 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 4.45-4.42 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 4.09-4.06 (d, J=11.6Hz, 1H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 4H), 2.38-2.37 (d, J=4 Hz, 6H),1.91-1.88 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 2H), 1.67 (s, 1H), 1.59 (s, 2H), 0.86 (bs, 1H).

Example 400: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1-methoxyethyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-400

Synthesis of Compound 400.1.

Compound 400.1 was synthesized from and 402.3 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 22.19%). MS(ES): m/z 479.99 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 400.2.

Compound 400.2 was synthesized from 400.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 80.31%). MS(ES): m/z 528.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-400.

Compound I-400 was synthesized from 400.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 93.10%). MS(ES): m/z: 444.42 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.22%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.70(s, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 4.47-4.45 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 3.13(s, 3H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 1.88 (s, 1H), 1.47 (s, 3H), 0.97-0.89 (m, 4H).

Example 401: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-401

Synthesis of Compound 401.1.

Compound 401.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 387.2 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 12.98%). MS(ES): m/z 542.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 401.2.

Compound 401.2 was synthesized from 401.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 45.87%). MS(ES): m/z 590.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-401.

Compound I-401 was synthesized from 401.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 95.43%). MS(ES): m/z: 506.31 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.06%, HPLCpurity 97.03%, Chiral HPLC: (50.00%, 48.00%), 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):13.69 (s, 1H), 10.77 (s, 1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H),7.77-7.71 (m, 2H), 7.40-7.14 (t, 1H), 4.46-4.43 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H),4.09-4.06 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 3.58 (s, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.04 (s, 1H),1.92-1.90 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 2H), 1.68-1.45 (m, 4H), 0.80 (s, 4H).

Example 402: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methoxyethyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-402

Synthesis of Compound 402.1.

To compound 4-bromo-2-(methylsulfonyl)-1-nitrobenzene (5 g, 17.8 mmol,1.0 eq) in a mixture of toluene (150 mL),tributyl(1-ethoxyvinyl)stannane (7.74 g, 21.42 mmol, 1.2 eq) andBis(triphenylphosphine)palladium chloride (1.25 g, 1.78 mmol, 0.1 eq)was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 95° C. for 3 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred intowater and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get thecrude product. This was purified by column chromatography using 20%ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtain 402.1 (3.5 g, 80.61%).MS(ES): m/z 244.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 402.2.

To compound 402.1 (2.8 g, 11.52 mmol, 1.0 eq) in ethanol (60 mL), sodiumborohydride (1.75 g, 46.09 mmol, 4.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 18 h. After completion of the reaction, the reactionmixture was concentrated in vacuo, transferred to water and extractedwith ethyl acetate to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography using 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to obtain pure 402.2 (2.2 g,77.93%). MS(ES): m/z 246.84 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 402.3.

To compound 402.2 (2.2 g, 10.23 mmol, 1.0 eq) in tetrahydrofuran (50 mL)at 0° C., sodium hydride (0.49 g, 20.46 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 20 min. Then, methyl iodide(4.35 g, 30.69 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred atr.t. for 2.5 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixturewas transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedin vacuo to obtain 402.3 (1.1 g, 47.29%). MS(ES): m/z 260.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 402.4.

Compound 402.4 was synthesized from 402.3 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 16.54%). MS(ES): m/z 515.42 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 402.5.

Compound 402.5 was synthesized from 402.4 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 49.20%). MS(ES): m/z 564.38 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-402.

Compound I-402 was synthesized from 402.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 75.56%). MS(ES): m/z: 480.47 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.68%, HPLCpurity: 95.08%, Chiral HPLC: (48.00%, 50.00%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz):8.06 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.89-7.87 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.72 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.12-6.86 (t, 1H), 4.50-4.45 (m, 1H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 3.13(s, 3H), 1.90-1.90 (d, J=4 Hz, 1H), 1.43 (s, 3H), 0.98-0.90 (m, 4H).

Example 403: Synthesis of3-((3-chloropropyl)amino)-6-((7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-403

Synthesis of I-403.

Compound I-403 was synthesized from 403.1 (prepared from 98.5 and 40.3using general procedure B) using general procedure C. (Yield: 58.88%).MS(ES): m/z: 545.26 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 97.61%, HPLC purity: 96.86%, 1HNMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.40 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.86 (d, J=8.8 Hz 1H),7.780-7.76 (d, J=7.6 Hz 2H), 7.61-7.59 (d, J=7.6 Hz 1H), 7.42-7.346 (m,2H), 7.28 (s, 1H), 6.02 (s, 1H), 4.47 (s, 3H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.34 (s,3H) 3.73 (s, 2H), 3.17 (s, 2H), 2.02-1.99 (t, J=6.4 Hz 2H).

Example 404: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-3-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-404

Synthesis of Compound 404.1.

Compound was synthesized from 13.4 and 214.2 using general procedure A.(Yield: 35.57%). MS(ES): m/z 537.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 404.2.

Compound was synthesized from 404.1 and benzylamine using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 67.44%). MS(ES): m/z 608.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 404.3.

To compound 404.2 (0.29 g, 0.47 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (10 mL), palladiumhydroxide (0.1 g) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 24hours. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wasfiltered through celite bed and washed with MeOH. Filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo to obtain 404.3 (0.16 g, 64.78%). MS(ES): m/z518.43 [M+H].

Synthesis of Compound 404.4.

To compound (1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.048 g,0.46 mmol, 3.0 eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (2 mL) at 0° C.,(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate) (0.235 g, 0.61 mmol, 4.0 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. Then, compound 404.3(0.080 g, 0.15 mmol, 1.0 eq) and di-isopropylethylamine (0.099 g, 0.77mmol, 5.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1.5h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred to cold water to obtain precipitate which was filtered anddried well to obtain pure 404.4 (0.04 g, 42.87%). MS(ES): m/z 604.47[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-404.

Compound I-404 was synthesized from 404.4 using general procedure C(Yield: 74.69%). MS(ES): m/z 520.74 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.76%, HPLCpurity: 97.66%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 99.69%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):13.75 (s, 1H), 10.85 (s, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.96-7.87 (m,3H), 7.77 (m, 1H), 7.21 (t, 1H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 2.25 (s,1H), 1.654-1.594 (d, J=2.4, 2H), 1.20-1.12 (m, 2H).

Example 405: Synthesis of(1R,2R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-405

Synthesis of Compound 405.1.

To compound (1R,2R)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.019 g,0.18 mmol, 1.2 eq) in N,N′-dimethylformamide (1 mL) at 0° C.,(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate) (0.087 g, 0.23 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added intoit. After 30 min, di-isopropylethylamine (0.049 g, 0.45 mmol, 3.0 eq)and 404.3 (0.080 g, 0.15 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture wasstirred at 50° C. for 2 h. After completion of reaction, the reactionmixture was transferred into cold water and extracted by ethyl acetate.Organic layer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatography andcompound was eluted in 25% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtainpure 405.1 (0.040 g, 42.87%). MS(ES): m/z 604.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-405.

Compound I-405 was synthesized from 405.1 using general procedure C(Yield: 87.14%). MS(ES): m/z 520.59 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.20%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 99.39%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):13.75 (s, 1H), 10.86 (s, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.88 (m,3H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.28-7.14 (m, 2H), 5.02 (s, 1H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.31(s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 1H), 1.24-1.08 (m, 2H).

Example 406: Synthesis of (1S,2S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-406

Synthesis of Compound 406.1.

To a solution of 288.4 (1.76 g, 10.1 mmol, 1.5 eq),3-bromo-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (2 g, 6.73 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixtureof 1,4-dioxane (40 mL) and water (10 mL), potassium carbonate (2.8 g,20.2 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was degassed using argonfor 15 min. Then, [1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) complex with CH₂Cl₂ (0.27 g, 0.33 mmol,0.05 eq) was added and again degassed for 5 min. Reaction mixture wasstirred at 120° C. for 3 h. After completion of the reaction, thereaction mixture was transferred to water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain 406.1 (0.98 g, 32.32%). MS(ES): m/z266.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 406.2.

Compound 406.2 was synthesized from 406.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 32.10%). MS(ES): m/z 552.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 406.3.

To compound 406.2 (0.180 g, 0.347 mmol, 1.0 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (3.5 mL)was added N-benzyl amine (0.053 g, 0.49 mmol, 1.5 eq), potassiumcarbonate (0.135 g, 0.98 mmol, 3.0 eq). The reaction mixture wasdegassed for 10 min. under argon atmosphere, then Pd₂(dba)₃ (0.030 g,0.032 mmol, 0.1 eq) and Xantphos (0.038 g, 0.065 mmol, 0.2 eq) wereadded, again degassed for 5 min. The reaction was stirred at 150° C. for2-3 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was cooled to r.t., transferredin water and product was extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by combi flash using 3%MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 406.2 (0.130 g, 64.01%). MS(ES):m/z 622.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 406.4.

To a solution of 406.3 (0.120 g, 0.19 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (5 mL),palladium hydroxide (0.180 g, 0.28 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added. Hydrogen waspurged through the reaction mixture for 24 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was filtered through celite bed andwashed with MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated to obtain 406.4 (0.075 g,73.10%). MS(ES): m/z 532.18 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 406.5.

To a solution of (1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.022g, 0.221 mmol, 1.5 eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (2 mL) at 0° C.,1(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluoro phosphate) (0.107 g, 0.28 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was allowed to stir for 15 min at 0° C. Then,diisopropylethylamine (0.055 g, 0.43 mmol, 3.0 eq) and 406.4 (0.075 g,0.14 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for5 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred to water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to get the crude material. This was purified by columnchromatography using 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 406.5(0.045 g, 48.41%). MS(ES): m/z 618.45 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-406.

Compound I-406 was synthesized from 406.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 69.46%). MS(ES): m/z 534.74 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.52%, HPLCpurity: 97.26%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):13.72 (s, 1H), 10.82 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.03 (m,2H), 7.85-7.83 (d, J=1.0, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.28 (t, 4.2 Hz, 1H),5.01-4.83 (d, J=7.0, 1H) 3.86 (s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 2.25 (s, 3H),1.66-1.59 (d, J=2.68, 1H), 1.22-1.13 (d, J=3.84, 2H).

Example 407: Synthesis of(1R,2R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-407

Synthesis of Compound 407.1.

To a solution of 406.4 (0.018 g, 0.18 mmol, 1.2 eq) inN,N-dimethylformamide (2 mL) at 0° C.,(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate) (0.114 g, 0.34 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. Then, compound(1R,2R)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid 1 (0.080 g, 0.15 mmol,1.0 eq) and di-isopropylethylamine (0.05 g, 0.45 mmol, 3.0 eq) wasadded. Reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1.5 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to coldwater to obtain precipitate which was filtered and dried well to obtain407.1 (0.055 g, 59.17%). MS(ES): m/z 618.45 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-407.

Compound I-407 was synthesized from 406.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 63.15%). MS(ES): m/z 534.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.75%, HPLCpurity: 96.85%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.73 (s, 1H), 10.83 (s, 1H),8.81 (s, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 8.05-8.03 (d, J=8.4, 1H),7.85-7.83 (d, J=8.0, 1H), 7.28 (s, 1H), 5.00 (s, 1H), 4.83 (s, 1H), 3.85(s, 3H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 1.65-1.60 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H),1.18-1.12 (m, 2H).

Example 408: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(dimethylphosphoryl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-408

Synthesis of Compound 408.1.

To compound, 3-iodonitrobenzene (20 g, 90.9 mmol, 1.0 eq) in glacialacetic acid (96 mL) at 10° C., concentrated nitric acid (6.3 g, 99.9mmol, 1.1 eq) was added dropwise. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t.for 1 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo, transferred into water and extracted with CH₂Cl₂.Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material. This was purified bycolumn chromatography using 20% CH₂Cl₂ in hexane as eluant to obtainpure 408.1 (1 g, 45.66%). MS(ES): m/z 266.35 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 408.2.

To compound 408.1 (1 g, 46.8 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture of MeOH (88 mL)and water (22 mL), acetic acid (42.12 g, 702.1 mmol, 15 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 30 min. Then, iron powder(18.34 g, 327.6 mmol, 7 eq) was added in portions and the reactionmixture was stirred at 90° C. for 1 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas transferred into cold water and extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant toobtain pure 408.2 (7.0 g, 71.75%). MS(ES): m/z 236.54 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 408.3.

To compound 408.2 (5 g, 21.2 mmol, 1.0 eq) in N,N′-dimethylformamide (50mL), potassium phosphate (4.96 g, 23.4 mmol, 1.1 eq) anddimethylphosphine oxide was added. Reaction mixture was degassed byargon for 15 min. Then, palladium acetate (0.47 g, 0.21 mmol, 0.1 eq)and 4 Xantphos (1.29 g, 2.12 mmol, 0.1 eq) was added and again degassedfor 10 min. Reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 3 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred intowater and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and evaporated under vacuum to obtainthe crude material. This was purified by column chromatography using 10%MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 408.3 (3 g, 76.16%). MS(ES): m/z186.54 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 408.4.

To compound 408.4 (1.6 g, 8.64 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (16 mL) at 0° C.,triethylamine (40 mL, 20.6 mmol, 3.2 eq) was added. Then,trifluoromethanesulfonyl chloride (2.0 mL, 6.17 mmol, 1.4 eq) was addeddropwise. Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred intowater and extracted with CH₂Cl₂. Organic layer combined, dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain the crudematerial. This was purified by column chromatography using 1% MeOH inCH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 408.4 (0.9 g, 32.83%). MS(ES): m/z318.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 408.5.

To compound 408.4 (0.75 g, 3.02 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture of1,4-dioxane (6 mL) and water (1.5 mL),2-(3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(0.95 g, 4.5 mmol, 1.5 eq) and potassium carbonate (1.25 g, 9.07 mmol,3.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was degassed with argon for 15 min.Then, (1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene)palladium(II) dichloride(0.24 g, 0.30 mmol, 0.1 eq) was added and again degassed for 5 min.Reaction mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 3 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material. Thiswas purified by column chromatography using 17% ethyl acetate in hexaneas eluant to obtain pure 408.5 (0.75 g, 67.40%). MS(ES): m/z 252.34[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 408.6.

To compound 408.5 (0.7 g, 2.7 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH, 10% Pd/C (0.1 g)was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for 48 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed and washedwith MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 408.6 (0.35 g,69.44%). MS(ES): m/z 254.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 408.7.

Compound 408.7 was synthesized from 408.6 and 13.4 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 42.69%). MS(ES): m/z 539.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 408.8.

Compound 408.8 was synthesized from 408.7 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 51.98%). MS(ES): m/z 588.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-408.

Compound I-408 was synthesized from 408.8 using general procedureC/(Yield: 65.91%). MS(ES): m/z 504.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.39%, HPLCpurity: 97.69%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.51 (s, 1H), 10.64 (s, 1H),10.06 (s, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.57-7.45 (m, 3H), 7.21 (s, 1H), 3.98-3.95(d, J=19.6 Hz, 2H), 3.47-3.43 (m, 2H), 2.83-2.79 (m, 1H), 2.03-0.99 (m,1H), 1.75-1.72 (m, 10H), 0.78-0.76 (m, 4H).

Example 409: Synthesis ofN7-(4-cyclopropyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]azepin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-409

Synthesis of Compound 409.1.

To compound 3-nitro-1H-pyrazole 1 (10 g, 88.4 mmol, 1.0 eq) intetrahydrofuran (100 mL) at 0° C., sodium hydride (6.3 g, 265.3 mmol,3.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was allowed to stir for 30 min at 0°C. Then, 2-(trimethylsilyl) ethoxymethyl chloride (17.6 g, 106.0 mmol,1.2 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was allowed to stir for 3 h at r.t.After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferredinto water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined,dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo toobtain the crude material. This was purified by column chromatographyusing 20% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 409.1 (9 g, 41.82%).MS(ES): m/z 244.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 409.2.

To a solution of diisopropylamine (8.7 mL, 61.2 mmol, 1.5 eq) intetrahydrofuran (40 mL) at −78° C., n-butyl lithium (38.3 mL, 57.5 mmol,1.4 eq) was added dropwise. Reaction mixture was at r.t. for 30 min andthen again cooled to −78° C. Solution of compound 409.1 (10 g, 41.2mmol, 1.0 eq) in tetrahydrofuran (30 mL) was added dropwise at −78° C.Reaction mixture was stirred at −78° C. for 1 h. Then, iodine (12.5 g,49.8 mmol, 1.2 eq) in tetrahydrofuran (30 mL) was added dropwise at −78°C. and the reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 24 h. Aftercompletion of reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to icecooled solution of sodium thiosulfate and extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material. This was purified bycolumn chromatography using 20% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant toobtain pure 409.2 (6.1 g, 40.20%). MS(ES): m/z 370.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 409.3

To compound 409.2 (6.1 g, 16.52 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture oftetrahydrofuran (60 mL) and water (12 mL), compound Potassium vinyltrifluoroborate (3.98 g, 29.73 mmol, 1.8 eq) and potassium carbonate(6.8 g, 49.56 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was purged byargon for 15 min. Then,1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(II)dichloride (0.67 g,0.82 mmol, 0.05 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C.for 24 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred to water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layercombined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to obtain the crude material. This was purified by columnchromatography using 10% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 409.3(3.9 g, 87.64%). MS(ES): m/z 270.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 409.4.

The solution of compound 409.3 (3.9 g, 14.5 mmol, 1.0 eq) intrifluoroacetic acid (39 mL) is stirred at r.t. for 30 min. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture is concentrated invacuo, transferred to aqueous saturated NaHCO₃ solution and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 409.4 (2.0 g, 99.30%).MS(ES): m/z 140.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 409.5.

To compound 1.5 (0.9 g, 6.47 mmol, 1.0 eq) in N,N′-dimethylformamide (9mL), compound 5-bromopent-1-ene (1.06 g, 7.12 mmol, 1.1 eq) andpotassium carbonate (2.68 g, 19.42 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was stirred at 120° C. for 24 h. After completion of thereaction the reaction mixture was transferred to water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material. Thiswas purified by column chromatography using 10% ethyl acetate in hexaneto obtain pure 409.5 (0.6 g, 44.75%). MS(ES): m/z 208.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 409.6.

To compound 409.5 (0.6 g, 2.89 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (6 mL), Grubb'ssecond generation catalyst (0.17 g, 0.28 mmol, 0.1 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 24 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo and purified bycolumn chromatography using 15% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant toobtain pure 409.6 (0.45 g, 86.74%). MS(ES): m/z 180.46 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 409.7.

To compound 409.6 (0.4 g, 2.23 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (5 mL), 10% Pd/C(0.2 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through the reaction for 6 h.After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was filteredthrough celite bed, washed with MeOH and concentrated in vacuo to obtain409.7 (0.3 g, 88.87%). MS(ES): m/z 152.84 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 409.8.

Compound 409.8 was synthesized from 13.4 and 9.5 using general procedureA. (Yield: 21.20%). MS(ES): m/z 497.96 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 409.9.

Compound 409.9 was synthesized from 409.8 and 409.7 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 45.25%). MS(ES): m/z 612.84 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-409.

Compound I-409 was synthesized from 409.9 using general procedure C.Yield: 62.43%). MS(ES): m/z 528.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.01%, HPLCpurity: 97.71%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.30 (s, 1H), 9.07 (s, 1H),8.52 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.72 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.47-7.45 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (s, 1H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 6.24 (s, 1H), 4.10 (s, 1H),3.19 (s, 3H), 2.69 (s, 2H), 2.13-2.06 (m, 1H), 1.79 (s, 2H), 1.66-1.60(d, J=22.8 Hz, 4H), 1.10-1.01 (d, J=34 Hz, 2H), 0.76-0.72 (d, J=15.4 Hz,2H).

Example 410: Synthesis ofN7-(4-cyclopropyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-methyl-N5-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]azepin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-410

Synthesis of Compound 410.1.

Compound 410.1 was synthesized from 188.5 and 409.7 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 36.70%). MS(ES): m/z 576.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-410.

Compound I-410 was synthesized from 410.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 61.75%). MS(ES): m/z 492.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.87%, HPLCpurity: 98.82%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.17 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H),8.37 (s, 1H), 7.73-7.71 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.42 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (s, 1H), 6.16 (s, 1H), 4.06-4.04 (m, 2H), 3.17 (s,3H), 2.68 (s, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.10-2.04 (m, 1H), 1.79 (s, 2H),1.66-1.60 (d, 4H), 1.04-1.01 (d, 2H), 0.73-0.72 (d, 2H).

Example 411/412:(S)—N-(7-((4-cyclobutyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-411 and(R)—N-(7-((4-cyclobutyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-412

Synthesis of Compound I-411 and I-412.

Isomers of I-361 (0.105 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u)) and 0.1% DEA in IPA:ACN (50:50) flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-411 (0.028 g). MS(ES):m/z 476.62 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.73%, HPLC purity: 99.40%, Chiral HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.55 (s, 1H), 10.80 (s, 1H), 8.52(s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.72-7.64 (m, 3H), 3.67-3.59 (m, 1H), 3.19 (s,3H), 3.01-2.93 (m, 1H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.37-2.31 (m, 2H), 2.20-2.10 (m,2H), 2.04-1.97 (m, 3H), 1.88-1.84 (m, 1H). FR-b was concentrated invacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-412 (0.022 g). MS(ES): m/z 476.45[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.07%, HPLC purity: 96.82%, Chiral HPLC purity:98.73%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.53 (s, 1H), 10.78 (s, 1H), 8.51 (s,1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 7.71-7.63 (m, 3H), 3.64-3.60 (s, 1H), 3.18 (s, 3H),2.98-2.95 (dd, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 2.504 (s, 3H), 2.37-2.30 (m, 2H),2.18-2.16 (m, 2H), 2.03-1.96 (m, 3H), 1.87-1.83 (m, 1H).

Example 413: Synthesis of(1R,2R)—N-(7-((4-cyclobutyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-413

Synthesis of Compound 413.1.

Compound 413.1 was synthesized from 221.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 75.59%). MS(ES): m/z 524.16 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 413.2.

To compound 413.1 (0.350 g, 0.66 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (5 mL), 5N NaOHsolution (0.67 mL, 3.33 mmol, 5.0 eq) was added dropwise at r.t.Reaction mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 48 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water. The pH of thesolution was adjusted to 6-7 by using dil. HCl. Precipitated solidfiltered, washed with water, dried well to obtain pure 413.2. (0.28 g,84.69%). MS(ES): m/z 456.18 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 413.3.

To compound (1R,2R)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid 1.4 (0.024 g,0.23 mmol, 1.5 eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (2 mL) at 0° C.,(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluoro phosphate) (0.14 g, 0.38 mmol, 2.5 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. Then, compound 413.2(0.070 g, 0.15 mmol, 1.0 eq) and di-isopropylethylamine (0.09 mL, 0.53mmol, 3.5 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1.5h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred to cold water to get solid precipitates. These were furtherfiltered under vacuum and washed with water to get pure 413.3 (Yield:60.98%). MS(ES): m/z 541.46 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-413.

Compound I-413 was synthesized from 413.3 using general procedure C(Yield: 55.11%). MS(ES): m/z 458.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.64%, HPLCpurity: 97.25%, Chiral HPLC purity: 97%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):12.49 (s, 1H), 10.61 (s, 1H), 8.49 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.72-7.70 (m,2H), 7.64 (m, 1H), 3.64-3.60 (m, 1H), 3.18 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H),2.37-2.33 (m, 2H), 2.19-2.09 (m, 3H), 2.01-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.88-1.83 (m,1H), 1.57-1.54 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 1.20-1.14 (m, 1H).

Example 414: Synthesis of(1S,2S)—N-(7-((4-cyclobutyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-414

Synthesis of Compound 414.1.

To a solution of (1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.024g, 0.23 mmol, 1.5 eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (2 mL) at 0° C.,(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluoro phosphate) (0.14 g, 0.38 mmol, 2.5 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. Then, compound 413.2(0.070 g, 0.15 mmol, 1.0 eq) and di-isopropylethylamine (0.09 mL, 0.53mmol, 3.5 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1.5h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred to cold water to get solid precipitates. These were furtherfiltered under vacuum and washed with water to get pure 414.1 (Yield:65.19%). MS(ES): m/z 541.46 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-414.

Compound I-414 was synthesized from 414.1 using general procedure C(Yield: 47.74%). MS(ES): m/z 458.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.46%, HPLCpurity: 97.72%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):12.50 (s, 1H), 10.61 (s, 1H), 8.48 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.71-7.64 (m,3H), 4.11 (s, 1H), 3.66-3.57 (m, 1H), 3.18-3.17 (s, 4H), 2.36-2.30 (m,3H), 2.18-2.08 (m, 3H), 2.03-1.94 (m, 2H), 1.87-1.80 (m, 1H), 1.62-1.55(d, 1H), 1.16-1.15 (m, 1H).

Example 415: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-415

Synthesis of Compound 415.1.

To a solution of 4,5-dimethylthiazole (5 g, 44.23 mmol, 1.0 eq) inCH₂Cl₂ (20 mL) at 0° C., bromine solution (3.5 mL, 221.2 mmol, 5.0 eq)was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 24 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was quenched usingsodium thiosulphate solution, transferred into water and extracted withCH₂Cl₂. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated in vacuo to obtain 415.1 (2.0 g, 23.57%). MS(ES): m/z193.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 415.2.

To compound 415.1 (2 g, g, 8.3 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture of 1,4-dioxane(16 mL) and water (4 mL), compound 246.1a (2.97 g, 10.2 mmol, 1.2 eq)and potassium carbonate (3.4 g, 24.9 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 15 min. Then,tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (1.9 g, 1.6 mmol, 0.2 eq) wasadded and again degassed for 5 min. After completion of the reaction,the reaction mixture was transferred into water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material. This waspurified by column chromatography using 13% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 415.2 (1.0 g, 34.01%). MS(ES): m/z 283.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 415.3.

Compound 415.3 was synthesized from 415.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 47.14%). MS(ES): m/z 193.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 415.4.

Compound 415.4 was synthesized from 415.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 55.72%). MS(ES): m/z 617.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-415.

Compound I-415 was synthesized 415.4 from using general procedure C.(Yield: 67.55%). MS(ES): m/z 533.69 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.75 (s, 1H), 10.80 (s, 1H), 8.89(s, 1H), 8.38 (s, 1H), 8.15-8.12 (m, 2H), 7.87-7.84 (m, 1H), 7.24 (s,1H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 2.42-2.35 (d, J=27.2 Hz, 6H), 2.05-2.03 (t, 1H), 0.81(s, 4H).

Example 416: Synthesis ofN7-(4-cyclopropyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-416

Synthesis of Compound 416.1.

Compound 416.1 was synthesized from 188.4 And 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 21.20%). MS(ES): m/z 497.96 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 416.2.

Compound 416.2 was synthesized from 416.1 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:41.86%). MS(ES): m/z 584.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-416.

Compound I-416 was synthesized from 416.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 49.50%). MS(ES): m/z 500.63 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.02%, HPLCpurity: 96.07%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.61 (s, 1H), 9.98 (s, 1H),8.72 (s, 1H), 7.77-7.74 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.56-7.47 (m,3H), 7.22 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H),2.11-2.09 (t, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 1.05-1.03 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 0.75-0.74 (m,2H).

Example 417: Synthesis ofN7-(4-cyclopropyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-417

Synthesis of Compound 417.1.

Compound 417.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 188.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 42.42%). MS(ES): m/z 461.98 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 417.2.

Compound was synthesized from 417.1 and 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amineusing general procedure B. (Yield: 38.32%). MS(ES): m/z 584.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-417.

Compound I-471 was synthesized from 417.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 56.26%). MS(ES): m/z 500.63 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.13%, HPLCpurity: 99.62%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 9.72 (s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H),8.63 (s, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.74 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (s, 1H),7.48-7.45 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (s, 1H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H),2.35 (s, 3H), 2.12-2.08 (m, 1H), 1.12-1.08 (s, 2H), 1.05 (s, 1H),1.03-1.02 (d, J=0.6 Hz, 2H).

Example 418: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-418

Synthesis of Compound 418.1.

To compound 4-bromo-2-(methylsulfonyl)aniline (1.0 g, 4.01 mmol, 1.0 eq)in dioxane (10 mL), compound4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.990 g,4.01 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was degassed with argonatmosphere for 10 min. Then [1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II)dichloride (0.249 g, 0.40 mmol, 0.1 eq) andpotassium carbonate (0.480 g, 8.02 mmol, 2 eq) was added into it.Reaction mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 24 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred into cold water and extracted withethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ aseluant to obtain pure 418.1 (0.900 g, 89.57%). MS(ES): m/z 252.30[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 418.2

Compound 418.2 was synthesized using from 418.1 and 13.4 generalprocedure A. (Yield: 13.37%). MS(ES): m/z 537.98 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 418.3.

Compound 418.3 was synthesized from 418.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 59.60%). MS(ES): m/z 586.63 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-418.

Compound I-418 was synthesized from 418.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 71.86%). MS(ES): m/z 502.58 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.83%, HPLCpurity: 97.21%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.70 (s, 1H), 10.72 (s, 1H),8.75 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.01 (m, 3H), 7.82-7.80 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t,1H), 6.97 (s, 1H), 6.26 (s, 1H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.04 (s,1H), 0.79 (bs, 4H).

Example 419: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((4-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-419

Synthesis of Compound 419.1.

Compound 419.1 was synthesized as per 1-388.

Synthesis of Compound 419.2.

To compound 419.1 (1 g, 4 mmol, 1.0 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane 1.1(0.915 g, 4.4 mmol, 1.1 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was degassedusing argon for 15 min. Then, potassium carbonate (1.65 g, 12.0 mmol,3.0 eq) and (1,1′-Bis (diphenylphosphino)ferrocene)palladium(II)dichloride (0.65 g, 0.8 mmol, 0.2 eq) was added. Reaction mixture wasstirred at 90° C. for 3 h. After completion of the reaction, reactionmixture was transferred into water and extracted by ethyl acetate.Organic layer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to obtain the crude material. This was purified by columnchromatography using 10% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 419.2(0.9 g, 89.57%). MS(ES): m/z 252.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 419.3.

Compound 419.3 was synthesized from 419.2 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 21.69%). MS(ES): m/z 502.00 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 419.4.

Compound 419.4 was synthesized from 418.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 42.73%). MS(ES): m/z 550.65 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-419.

Compound I-419 was synthesized from 418.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 70.84%). MS(ES): m/z 466.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.69%, HPLCpurity: 97.38%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.55 (s, 1H), 10.61 (s, 1H),8.62 (s, 1H), 8.09-7.99 (m, 3H), 7.78-7.76 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (s,1H), 6.25 (s, 1H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.01-1.99(t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 0.78 (bs, 4H).

Example 420:N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(4,5-dimethylfuran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-420

Synthesis of Compound 420.1.

To a solution of 2,3-dimethylfuran (1.0 g, 10.40 mmol, 1.0 eq) indimethoxyethane (10 mL) was added n-butyl lithium (5 mL, 12.48 mmol, 1.2eq) at −78° C. and stirred the reaction mixture at r.t. for 3 h.Reaction mixture again cooled at −78° C. and trimethylborate (1.3 g,12.48 mmol, 1.2 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for20 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferred into aqueoussolution of potassium carbonate and stirred for 1 h. Solvent wasconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude 420.1 (1.0 g, 68.69%). MS(ES): m/z140.95 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 420.2.

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-(methylsulfonyl) aniline (1.49 g, 7.15 mmol,1.2 eq) and 420.1 (1.0 g, 5.95 mmol, 1.0 eq) in dimethoxyethane (10 mL)was added sodium carbonate (1.25 g, 11.9 mmol, 2.0 eq). The reactionmixture was degassed for 10 min. under argon atmosphere. TheBis(triphenylphosphine)palladium chloride (0.417 g, 0.595 mmol, 0.1 eq)was added, again reaction mixture was degassed for 10 min. under argonatmosphere. The reaction was stirred at 100° C. for 3 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred in water and extracted withethyl acetate. Combined organic layer was washed with brine, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography using 20% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 420.2 (0.410 g, 25.95%). MS(ES): m/z 266.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 420.3.

Compound 420.3 was synthesized from 420.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 31.30%). MS(ES): m/z 552.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 420.4.

Compound 420.4 was synthesized from 420.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 56.55%). MS(ES): m/z 600.65 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-420.

Compound I-420 was synthesized from 420.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.16%). MS(ES): m/z 516.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 95.12%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.70 (s, 1H), 10.78 (s, 1H),8.79 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 8.00-7.98 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.80-7.78 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (t, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H),2.02 (m, 1H) 1.98 (s, 3H), 0.80-0.78 (d, 4H).

Example 421 Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(4,5-dimethylfuran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-421

Synthesis of Compound 421.1.

Compound 421.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 420.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 42.66%). MS(ES): m/z 516.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 421.2.

Compound 421.2 was synthesized from 421.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 54.96%). MS(ES): m/z 564.67 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-421.

Compound I-421 was synthesized from 421.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 51.42%). MS(ES): m/z 480.20 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 95.12%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.51 (s, 1H), 10.61 (s, 1H),8.79 (s, 1H), 8.04-7.95 (dd, J=38.4 Hz, 2H), 7.78-7.76 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 6.85 (s, 1H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 1.98 (s,3H), 0.78 (bs, 4H).

Example 422/423: Synthesis of(S)-2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((R)-tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-422 and(R)-2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((R)-tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-423

Synthesis of Compound I-422 and I-423.

Isomers of I-340 (0.090 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1% DEA in MeOH as co-solvent with flow rate of4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-422 (0.027 g). MS(ES):m/z 492.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity: 100%, Chiral HPLC:100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.58 (s, 1H), 10.82 (s, 1H), 8.58 (s,1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.68 (m, 2H), 4.91-4.87 (t, J=14.4Hz, 1H), 4.04-4.00 (m, 1H), 3.87-3.82 (m, 1H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 2.498 (s,3H), 2.39-2.35 (m, 2H), 2.00-1.97 (t, J=12 Hz, 4H), 1.75-1.66 (m, 1H).FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-423 (0.025 g).MS(ES): m/z 492.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.39%, HPLC purity: 100%,Chiral HPLC: 95.57%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.59 (s, 1H), 10.82 (s,1H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.68 (q, 2H),4.91-4.87 (t, J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 4.06-4.00 (m, 1H), 3.87-3.82 (m, 1H), 3.46(s, 3H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 3.01-2.96 (m, 1H), 2.41-2.35 (m, 1H), 2.02-1.95(m, 3H), 1.73-1.66 (m, 1H), 1.24 (s, 1H).

Example 424 and 425: Synthesis of(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-424 and(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-425

Synthesis of Compound I-424 & I-425.

Isomers of I-335 (0.070 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOJ-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and 0.1% DEA IPA:MEOH (50:50) flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-bFR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-424 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z 492.83 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.85%, HPLC purity: 96.92%, ChiralHPLC: 98.65%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.68 (s, 1H), 10.75 (s, 1H),8.70 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.77-7.69 (q, 2H), 7.24 (t,1H), 4.92-4.88 (t, J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 4.06-4.01 (m, 1H), 3.88-3.82 (m, 1H),3.09 (s, 3H), 2.42-2.34 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.97 (m, 3H), 1.74-1.69 (m, 1H),0.79-0.78 (m, 4H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to affordpure I-425 (0.020 g). MS(ES): m/z 492.83 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.34%,HPLC purity: 99.48%, Chiral HPLC: 99.41%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):13.66 (s, 1H), 10.73 (s, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H),7.77-7.70 (q, 2H), 4.92-4.89 (t, J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 4.06-4.01 (m, 1H),3.88-3.83 (m, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.40-2.34 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.96 (m, 3H),1.74-1.69 (m, 1H), 1.25 (s, 1H), 0.79-0.78 (m, 4H).

Example 426/427 Synthesis of(S)-2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((S)-tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-426 and(R)-2,2-difluoro-N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((S)-tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide

Synthesis of Compound I-426 and I-427.

Isomers of I-348 (0.085 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u)) and 0.1% DEA MEOH flow rate of 4 mL/min. toget pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a was concentratedin vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-426 (0.027 g). MS(ES): m/z 492.51[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.97%, HPLC purity: 99.32%, Chiral HPLC: 99.41%,1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.57 (s, 1H), 10.81 (s, 1H), 8.58 (s, 1H), 7.94(s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.68 (q, 2H), 4.91-4.87 (t, J=14.4 Hz, 1H),4.06-4.00 (m, 1H), 3.87-3.82 (m, 1H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 3.18-3.17 (m, 1H),2.99-2.94 (m, 1H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.41-2.33 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.97 (t, J=14Hz, 4H) FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-427(0.026 g). MS(ES): m/z 492.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.47%, HPLC purity:99.44%, Chiral HPLC: 99.47%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.57 (s, 1H),10.83 (s, 1H), 8.58 (s, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.68 (q,2H), 4.91-4.87 (t, J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 4.05-4.00 (m, 1H), 3.87-3.82 (m, 1H),3.20 (s, 3H), 3.18-3.17 (m, 1H), 2.99-2.96 (m, 1H), 2.49 (s, 3H),2.41-2.33 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.96 (t, J=14 Hz, 4H).

Example 428: Synthesis of(1S,2S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-428

Synthesis of Compound 428.1.

To a solution of 351.2 (2 g, 7.03 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) wasadded dropwise triethylamine (1.7 g, 16.83 mmol, 2.39 eq) and methanesulfonyl chloride (1.73 g, 15.21 mmol, 2.16 eq) was added at 0° C.Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h. Upon completion, reactionmixture was transferred into water and extracted with CH₂Cl₂. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude product. To this crude material was added 1M sodiumhydroxide (1.45 g, 35.21 mmol, 5 eq) and ethanol (20 mL). Reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 18 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatography andcompound was eluted in 30% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluent to obtainintermediate 428.1. (1.6 g, 85.41%). MS(ES): m/z 267.32 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 428.2.

To a solution of 428.1 (1.6 g, 6.01 mmol, 1 eq), in Acetic acid (1.7mL), was added zinc dust (1.98 g, 30.07 mmol, 5 eq) portion wiseReaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 8 h. After completion ofreaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into NaHCO₃ solution andextracted with ethyl acetate. Combined organic layer dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 30% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 428.2 (1.4 g, 98.60%). MS(ES): m/z 237.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 428.3.

To a solution of 428.2 (1.4 g, 5.92 mmol, 1 eq) in acetic acid (1.6 mL)was added 30% hydrogen peroxide (4.03 g, 0.118 mmol, 20.0 eq) and sodiumtungstate dihydrate (1.95 g, 5.92 mmol, 1 eq). Reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture wastransferred in ice-water and precipitated product was filtered, washedwith 50% ethyl acetate in hexane and dried well to obtain 428.3 (0.700g, Yield: 44.04%). MS(ES): m/z 269.33 [M+H]⁺

Synthesis of Compound 428.4.

Compound 428.4 was synthesized from 428.3 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A to obtain 1.5. (Yield: 31.01%). MS (ES): m/z 55.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 428.5.

Compound was synthesized from 428.4 and benzylamine using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 60.97%). MS (ES): m/z 625.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 428.6.

To a solution of 428.5 (0.220 g, 352.13 mmol, 1 eq), in MeOH (10 mL),palladium hydroxide on carbon was added at r.t. The reaction mixturesstirred at 60° C. for 30 min. Upon completion, reaction mixture wasfiltered on celite bed, washed with MeOH and concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatography andcompound was eluted in 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to obtain pure 1.7. (0.100 g,53.12%). MS(ES): m/z 535.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 428.7.

To a solution 428.6 and (1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid(0.018 g, 1.82 mmol, 1.5 eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (0.5 mL) andcooled at 0° C. Added((1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate)) (0.092 g, 2.43 mmol, 2.0 eq) andN,N-Diisopropylethylamine (0.047 g, 3.65 mmol, 3.0 eq) and stirred thereaction mixture at 50° C. for 36 hr. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas transferred into ice water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo topressure to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to obtainpure 428.7. (0.040 g, 53.00%). MS(ES): m/z 621.65 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-428.

Compound I-428 was synthesized from 428.7 using general procedure C.(Yield: 66.64%). MS(ES): m/z 537.60 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.75%, HPLCpurity: 96.95%, Chiral HPLC: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.79 (s,1H), 10.90 (s, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.34 (s, 1H), 8.20 (s, 1H), 8.14-8.12(d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.86 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.02 (s, 1H), 4.85 (s,1H), 4.17 (s, 2H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 2.25 (s, 1H), 1.62-1.61 (d, J=3.6 Hz,1H), 1.32 (s, 6H), 1.16 (s, 1H).

Example 429: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(dimethylphosphoryl)-4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-429

Synthesis of Compound 429.1.

To a solution of 3-iodophenol (25 g, 113.63 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetic acid(50 mL), concentrated nitric acid (5 mL, 113.63 mmol, 1 eq) was added atr.t. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture transferred into water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 4% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ toobtain pure 429.1 (12 g, 39.85%). MS(ES): m/z 266.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 429.2.

To a solution of 429.1 (12 g, 113.63 mmol, 1.0 eq) in mixture of MeOH(50 mL) and water (10 mL) was added acetic acid (10 mL). The reactionmixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1 h. Then added iron powder (7.49 g,136 mmol, 1.2 eq) portion wise into the reaction mixture and stirred thereaction mixture at 80° C. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas transferred to water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 15% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 429.2 (9 g, 84.57%). MS(ES): m/z 234.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 429.3.

To a solution of 429.2 (9 g, 38.29 mmol, 1.0 eq) (0.787 g, inN,N-dimethylformamide (90 mL), dimethylphosphine oxide (4.0 g, 38.29mmol, 1.0 eq) was added. The reaction mixture was degassed with argonfor 30 min. Then, palladium (II) acetate (0.230 g, 3.15 mmol, 0.1 eq)and potassium phosphate (1.5 g, 4.7 mmol, 1.5 eq,) were added and thereaction mixture was again degassed with argon for 30 min. Further,reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 5 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred into water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 3.5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ toobtain pure 429.3 (5.2 g, 70.52%). MS(ES): m/z 186.51 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 429.4.

To a solution of 429.3 (5.2 g, 28.08 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL),triethylamine (5.7 g, 56.21 mmol, 2 eq) was added at 0° C. Then,trifluoromethanesulphonyl chloride (5.14 g, 34.28 mmol, 1.2 eq) wasadded dropwise at 0° C. Reaction mixture stirred at r.t. for 1 hr. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture transferred into water and extracted withCH₂Cl₂. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentratedin vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 4% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to obtainpure 429.4 (1.6 g, 17.96%). MS(ES): m/z 318.22 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 429.5.

To a solution of 429.4 (1 g, 3.15 mmol, 1.0 eq) in mixture of toluene(12 mL) and water (3 mL),1-methyl-3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole(0.787 g, 3.78 mmol, 1.2 eq) was added. The reaction mixture wasdegassed with argon for 30 min. Then, [1,1′-Bis-(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride (0.230 g, 3.15 mmol, 0.1 eq), Cs₂CO₃(1.5 g, 4.7 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added into reaction mixture and againdegassed by argon for 30 min. Reaction mixture was stirred at 150° C.for 5 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferred into water andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 30% ethylacetate in hexane to obtain pure 429.5 (0.400 g, 50.91%). MS(ES): m/z250.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 429.6

Compound 429.6 was synthesized from 13.4 and 429.5 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 27.96%). MS(ES): m/z 535.93 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 429.7.

Compound 429.7 was synthesized from 429.6 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 53.47%). MS(ES): m/z 584.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-429.

Compound I-429 was synthesized from 429.7 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.42%). MS(ES): m/z 500.78 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.10%, HPLCpurity: 98.17%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.56 (s, 1H), 10.68 (s, 1H),10.15 (s, 1H), 8.063 (s, 1H), 7.79-7.94 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 7.77 (s,1H), 7.66-7.63 (m, 1H), 6.80 (s, 1H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 1.922 (s, 3H), 1.810(s, 3H), 1.776-1.773 (m, 2H), 1.46-1.30 (m, 4H).

Example 430: Synthesis ofN-(7-((2-(dimethylphosphoryl)-4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-430

Synthesis of Compound 430.1.

Compound 430.1 was synthesized from 429.5 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 28.18%). MS(ES): m/z 499.95 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 430.2.

Compound 430.2 was synthesized from 430.1 using general procedure B.(Yield: 48.38%). MS(ES): m/z 548.60 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-430.

Compound I-430 was synthesized from 430.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 78.77%). MS(ES): m/z 464.72 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.23%, HPLCpurity: 97.95%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.49 (s, 1H), 10.52 (s, 1H),9.79 (s, 1H), 7.92 (bs, 3H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 6.78 (s, 1H),3.90 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 1.98 (s, 1H), 1.81-1.77 (d, J=13.6 Hz, 6H),0.77 (bs, 4H).

Example 431: Synthesis ofN-(7-((2-(dimethylphosphoryl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-431

Synthesis of Compound 431.1.

Compound 431.1 was synthesized from 94.8 and 408.6 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 27.09%). MS(ES): m/z 503.98 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 431.2.

Compound 431.2 was synthesized from 431.1 using general procedure B.(Yield: 63.83%). MS(ES): m/z 552.63 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-431.

Compound I-431 was synthesized from 431.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 84.28%). MS(ES): m/z 468.77 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 99.40%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.49 (s, 1H), 10.49 (s, 1H),9.71 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.60-7.43 (m, 3H), 3.99-3.96 (d, J=10.8 Hz,2H), 3.47 (s, 3H), 2.82-2.79 (t, J=13.6 Hz, 1H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.00-1.97(t, 1H), 1.76-1.72 (d, 9H), 0.76 (bs, 4H).

Example 432: Synthesis of(1R,2R)—N-(7-((4-cyclobutyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-432

Synthesis of Compound 432.1.

Compound was synthesized from 358.2 and benzylamine using generalprocedure B. (0.250 g, 62.75%). MS(ES): m/z 582.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 432.2.

To compound 432.1 (0.250 g, 2.66 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (5 mL), palladiumhydroxide (0.037 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reactionmixture for 4 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered throughcelite-bed and washed with MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo toobtain 432.2 (0.150 g, 71.00%). MS(ES): m/z 492.56 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 432.2.

To compound (1R,2R)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid 1.3 (0.075 g,0.152 mmol, 1.0 eq) in N,N′-dimethylformamide (1 mL) at 0° C.,(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate) (0.079 g, 0.228 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added intoit. After 30 min, diisopropyl ethyl amine (0.5 g, 0.38 mmol, 2.5 eq) andcompound 432.2 (0.048 g, 0.45 mmol, 3 eq) was added. Reaction mixturewas stirred at 50° C. for 2 h. After completion of reaction, thereaction mixture was transferred into cold water and extracted by ethylacetate. Organic layer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 25% ethyl acetate in hexane aseluant to obtain pure 1.5 (0.050 g, 56.73%). MS(ES): m/z 578.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-432.

Compound I-432 was synthesized from 432.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 70.23%). MS(ES): m/z 494.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.91%, HPLCpurity: 98.07%, Chiral HPLC: 98.93%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.69 (s,1H), 10.80 (s, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.68 (m, 3H),7.40-7.13 (t, 1H), 7.26 (t, 1H), 5.00-4.81 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.69-3.60(m, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.38-2.32 (s, 2H), 2.23-2.11 (m, 2H), 2.07-1.98(m, 1H), 1.88-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.63-1.57 (m, 1H), 1.15-1.11 (m, 1H).

Example 433: Synthesis of(1S,2S)—N-(7-((4-cyclobutyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-433

Synthesis of Compound 433.1.

To (1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.047 g, 0.458 mmol,3 eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (3 mL) at 0° C.,1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate (0.23 g, 0.61 mmol, 4 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was allowed to stir for 15 min at 0° C. Then,di-isopropylethylamine (0.098 g, 0.76 mmol, 5 eq) and compound 432.2(0.075 g, 0.152 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at50° C. for 5 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixturewas transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography using 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure433.1 (0.050 g, 56.73%). MS(ES): m/z 578.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-433.

Compound I-433 was synthesized from 433.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 69.02%). MS(ES): m/z 494.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.92%, Chiral HPLC: 99.71%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.69(s, 1H), 10.80 (s, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.68 (m, 3H),7.13 (s, 1H), 5.00-4.83 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.67-3.62 (m, 1H), 3.18 (s,3H), 2.38-2.33 (s, 2H), 2.32-2.14 (m, 3H), 2.11-2.10 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.98(m, 1H), 1.89-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.63 (m, 1H).

Example 434: Synthesis ofN7-(4-cyclopropyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-434

Synthesis of Compound 434.1.

Compound 434.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 188.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 42.42%). MS(ES): m/z 461.98 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 434.2.

Compound 434.2 was synthesized from 334.1 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:31.56%). MS(ES): m/z 548.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-434.

Compound I-434 was synthesized from 334.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 53.56%). MS(ES): m/z 464.62 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.32%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.12 (s, 1H), 11.29 (s, 1H),8.66 (s, 1H), 7.68-7.65 (m, 3H), 7.50-7.48 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 3.21 (s,3H), 2.56-2.55 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 6H), 2.52-2.48 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 4H), 2.14-2.10(m, 1H), 1.12-1.04 (m, 2H), 0.77-0.75 (d, J=0.84 Hz, 2H).

Example 435: Synthesis ofN7-(4-cyclopropyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-435

Synthesis of Compound 435.1.

Compound 435.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 188.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 27.22%). MS(ES): m/z 461.98 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 435.2.

Compound 435.2 was synthesized from 435.1 and5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield: 29.46%).MS(ES): m/z 548.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-435.

Compound I-435 was synthesized from 435.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 62.45%). MS(ES): m/z 464.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.83%, HPLCpurity: 98.41%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.15 (s, 1H), 9.70 (s, 1H),8.78 (s, 1H), 8.52 (s, 1H), 7.70-7.66 (m, 2H), 7.47-7.45 (m, 1H), 7.32(s, 1H), 3.18 (s, 3H), 2.53 (s, 3H), 2.37 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H),2.13-2.07 (m, 1H), 1.07-1.02 (m, 2H), 0.76-0.72 (m, 2H).

Example 436: Synthesis ofN7-(4-cyclopropyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-435

Synthesis of Compound 436.1.

Compound 436.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 188.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 27.22%). MS(ES): m/z 461.98 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 436.2.

Compound 436.2 was synthesized from 435.1 and6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-amine using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 27.62%). MS(ES): m/z 600.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-436.

Compound I-436 was synthesized from 436.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 66.88%). MS(ES): m/z 516.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.45%, HPLCpurity: 99.18%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.35 (s, 1H), 9.28 (s, 1H),8.56 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.73 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.50-7.48 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (s, 1H), 7.06 (s, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 4.08-4.06 (t,J=1.0 Hz, 2H), 3.97-3.96 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 3.33 (s, 1H), 3.20 (s, 3H),2.11-2.06 (m, 1H), 1.08-1.01 (m, 2H), 0.75-0.74 (m, 2H).

Example 437: Synthesis ofN7-(4-cyclopropyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-yl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-437

Synthesis of Compound 437.1.

Compound 437.1 was synthesized 98.4 and 188.4 using general procedure A.(Yield: 27.22%). MS(ES): m/z 461.98 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 437.2.

Compound 437.2 was synthesized from 437.1 and6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-amine using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 47.71%). MS(ES): m/z 564.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-437.

Compound I-437 was synthesized from 437.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 50.37%). MS(ES): m/z 480.65 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.05%, HPLCpurity: 98.05%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.22 (s, 1H), 8.98 (s, 1H),8.41 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.73 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 7.47-7.45 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 6.32 (s, 1H), 4.75 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H),3.96 (s, 2H), 3.18 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.09-2.07 (t, J=0.92 Hz, 1H),1.03-1.02 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 0.74-0.73 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H).

Example 438/439:(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((S)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-438 and(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-((S)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-439

Synthesis of Compound I-438 and I-439.

Isomers of I-359 (0.090 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u)) and 0.1% DEA IPA flow rate of 4 mL/min. to getpure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a was concentrated invacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-438 (0.025 g). MS(ES): m/z 542.80[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity: 100%, Chiral HPLC: 100%, 1H NMR(DMSO, 400 MHz): 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.84-7.82 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.72-7.70 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 4.02-3.99 (m, 2H), 3.59-3.49 (m, 2H),3.11 (s, 3H), 3.02-2.96 (m, 1H), 2.84-2.82 (m, 1H), 2.12-2.06 (m, 2H),1.93-1.810 (m, 4H), 1.35 (s, 3H), 0.99-0.97 (m, 1H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-439 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z 542.80 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.13%, HPLC purity: 94.16%, ChiralHPLC: 98.00%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H),7.84-7.82 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.69 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 4.04-3.99 (m,2H), 3.59-3.49 (m, 2H), 3.11 (s, 3H), 3.02-2.98 (m, 1H), 2.84-2.82 (m,1H), 2.12-2.06 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.807 (m, 4H), 1.31 (s, 3H), 0.99-0.94 (m,1H).

Example 440: Synthesis of(1R,2R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-Ill-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-440

Synthesis of Compound 440.1.

To a solution of (1R,2R)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.023g, 0.22 mmol, 1.2 eq) in N,N′-dimethylformamide (3 mL) at 0° C.,(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate) (0.10 g, 0.28 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added. After30 min, diisopropyl ethyl amine (0.061 g, 0.47 mmol, 2.5 eq) andcompound 296.4 (0.090 g, 0.19 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added. Reaction mixturewas stirred at 50° C. for 2 h. After completion of reaction, thereaction mixture was transferred into cold water and extracted by ethylacetate. Organic layer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 25% ethyl acetate in hexane aseluant to obtain pure 1.2 (0.050 g, 46.96%). MS(ES): m/z 557.55 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-440.

Compound I-440 was synthesized using general procedure C. (Yield:65.97%). MS(ES): m/z 473.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 94.50%, HPLC purity:99.59%, Chiral HPLC: 98.84%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.12 (s, 1H), 8.52(s, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.73 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.62 (d, J=9.2Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.15 (s, 1H), 7.02 (s, 1H), 6.85 (s, 1H),4.80-4.76 (m, 1H), 4.05 (s, 3H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 2.09 (s, 1H), 1.82-1.72(m, 1H), 1.26-1.20 (m, 1H).

Example 441: Synthesis of(S)—N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-441

Synthesis of Compound 441.1.

Isomers of compound 333.3 (0.9 g) were separated out using column(CHIRAL PAK AD-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1% DEA in IPA as co-solvent withflow rate of 4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2(FR-b). FR-a was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure 441.1(0.250 g, 27.78%). MS(ES): m/z: 156.49 [M+H]⁺. FR-b was concentrated invacuo at 30° C. to afford pure 441.1a (0.250 g, 27.78%). MS(ES): m/z:156.49 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 441.2.

Compound 441.2 was synthesized from 441.1 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 42.40%). MS(ES): m/z 405.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 441.3.

Compound 441.3 was synthesized from 441.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 33.92%). MS(ES): m/z 454.56 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-441.

Compound I-441 was synthesized from 441.3 using general procedure C(Yield: 53.85%). MS(ES): m/z 370.44 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.60%, HPLCpurity: 95.05%, Chiral HPLC: 98.60%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.32 (s,1H), 10.39 (s, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H), 7.77-7.75 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.55(m, 1H), 7.44-7.39 (m, 3H), 2.73 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 1.95-1.92 (m,1H), 0.72-0.70 (m, 4H).

Example 442: Synthesis of(R)—N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-442

Synthesis of Compound 442.1.

Compound 442.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 441.1a using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 35.31%). MS(ES): m/z 405.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 442.2.

Compound 442.2 was synthesized from 442.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 45.48%). MS(ES): m/z 454.56 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-442.

Compound I-442 was synthesized from 442.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 56.19%). MS(ES): m/z 370.53 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 99.39%, Chiral HPLC: 97.27%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.32 (s,1H), 10.40 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 7.77-7.75 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.55(m, 1H), 7.44-7.39 (m, 3H), 2.73 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 1.95-1.92 (m,1H), 1.40-1.34 (m, 2H), 1.23-1.22 (m, 1H), 0.71-0.70 (m, 1H).

Example 443: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-fluoro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-443

Synthesis of Compound 443.1.

Compound 443.1 was synthesized from 85.3 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 42.20%). MS(ES): m/z 439.90 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 443.2.

Compound 443.2 was synthesized from 443.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 54.80%). MS(ES): m/z 488.31 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-443.

Compound I-443 was synthesized from 443.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 60.43%). MS(ES): m/z 404.54 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.63%, HPLCpurity: 98.15%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.48 (s, 1H), 10.57 (s, 1H),8.41 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.68 (m, 2H), 3.24 (s, 3H),2.48 (s, 3H), 2.00-1.98 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 0.77-0.75 (m, 4H).

Example 444: Synthesis of N-(7-((4-cyclobutyl-2-(dimethylphosphoryl)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, I-444

Synthesis of Compound 444.1.

Starting from 2-bromo-4-cyclobutyl-aniline, compound 444.1 wassynthesized similar to the cyclopropyl analog, 285.4.

Synthesis of Compound 444.2.

Compound 444.2 was synthesized from 444.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 23.62%). MS(ES): m/z 509.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 444.3.

Compound 444.3 was synthesized from 444.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 48.90%). MS(ES): m/z 558.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-444.

Compound I-444 was synthesized from 444.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 47.11%). MS(ES): m/z 474.52 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.87%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.51 (s, 1H), 10.64 (s, 1H),9.99 (s, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.57-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.48 (s, 2H), 3.58-3.53(m, 1H), 3.42-3.38 (m, 1H), 2.34-2.28 (m, 2H), 2.19-2.14 (m, 2H),2.04-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.85-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.75-1.72 (d, J=1.32 Hz, 6H),1.12-1.09 (t, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 0.78-0.77 (m, 2H).

Example 445: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-cyclobutyl-2-(dimethylphosphoryl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-445

Synthesis of Compound 445.1.

Compound 445.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 444.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 26.33%). MS(ES): m/z 473.95 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 445.2.

Compound 445.2 was synthesized from 445.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 46.90%). MS(ES): m/z 522.60 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-445.

Compound I-445 was synthesized from 445.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 60.41%). MS(ES): m/z 438.52 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.11%, HPLCpurity: 96.19%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.33 (s, 1H), 10.46 (s, 1H),9.65 (s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 7.45-7.40 (m, 2H), 3.56-3.52(m, 1H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.31-2.27 (m, 2H), 2.18-2.13 (m, 2H), 2.01-1.95(m, 2H), 1.87-1.82 (m, 1H), 1.75-1.71 (d, J=13.6 Hz, 6H), 0.76 (bs, 4H).

Example 446: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(1,3,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-446

Synthesis of Compound 446.1.

To compound 288-4 (2.0 g, 6.73 mmol, 1.0 eq) in dioxane (20 mL),4-bromo-1,3,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazole (1.91 g, 10.10 mmol, 1.5 eq) wasadded. Reaction mixture was degassed with argon for 10 min. Then[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride (0.984 g,1.34 mmol, 0.2 eq) and potassium carbonate (2.78 g, 20.19 mmol, 3 eq)was added into it. Reaction mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 24 h.Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferred into cold water thenextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 15% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain pure 446.1 (0.950 g, 50.53%). MS(ES): m/z280.36 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 446.2.

Compound 446.2 was synthesized from 13.4 and 446.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 36.73%). MS(ES): m/z 566.04 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 446.3.

Compound 446.3 was synthesized from 446.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 23.02%). MS(ES): m/z 614.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-446.

Compound I-446 was synthesized from 446.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 80.23%). MS(ES): m/z 530.65 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.42%, HPLCpurity: 98.86%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.70 (s, 1H), 10.78 (s, 1H),8.80 (s, 1H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 7.84-7.82 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H),7.70-7.68 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (t, 1H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.27 (s, 3H),2.29 (s, 3H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.0 (m, 1H), 0.78 (bs, 4H).

Example 447: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(1,3,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-447

Synthesis of Compound 447.1.

Compound 447.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 446.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 34.70%). MS(ES): m/z 530.06 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 447.2.

Compound 447.2 was synthesized from 447.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 54.95%). MS(ES): m/z 578.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-447.

Compound I-447 was synthesized from 447.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 81.93%). MS(ES): m/z 494.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.29%, HPLCpurity: 95.86%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.58 (s, 1H), 10.62 (s, 1H),8.66-8.60 (m, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 7.80-7.73 (m, 1H), 7.72 (s, 1H),7.66-7.64 (m, 1H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s,3H), 2.18 (s, 3H), 2.02-1.99 (t, J=12 Hz, 1H), 0.78-0.76 (m, 4H).

Example 448: Synthesis ofN-(2-((2-(difluoromethyl)-5-((2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide-d3,I-448

Synthesis of Compound 448.1.

To a solution of 1-fluoro-2-nitrobenzene 1 (5 g, 35.4 mmol, 1.0 eq) inacetonitrile (50 mL), Cs₂CO₃ (23.04 g, 70.92 mmol, 2.0 eq) and N-methylsulfonamide (4.64 g, 42.5 mmol, 1.2 eq) was added. Reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 24 h. After completion of the reaction, the reactionmixture was concentrated in vacuo, transferred into water and thenextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain the crudematerial. This was purified by column chromatography using 30% ethylacetate in hexane to obtain pure 448.1 (2 g, 24.51%). MS(ES): m/z 231.51[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 448.2.

To compound 448.1 (2 g, 8.6 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture of MeOH (16 mL)and water (4 mL), glacial acetic acid (111 mL, 130.4 mmol, 15 eq) wasadded. Reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 3 h. Then, thereaction mixture was cooled to r.t. and iron powder (3.37 g, 60.4 mmol,7 eq) was added in portions. Then the reaction mixture was stirred at90° C. for 2 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixturewas transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedin vacuo to obtain the crude material. This was purified by columnchromatography using 25% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtainpure 448.2 (1 g, 57.49%). MS(ES): m/z 201.37 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 448.3.

Compound 448.3 was synthesized from 448.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 19.78%). MS(ES): m/z 486.35 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 448.4.

Compound 448.4 was synthesized from 448.3 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:67.18%). MS(ES): m/z 573.46 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 448.5.

To compound 448.4 (0.077 g, 0.13 mmol, 1.0 eq) in deuterated MeOH (2mL), 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (0.002 g, 0.01 mmol, 0.1 eq) wasadded. Reaction mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 48 h. After completionof the reaction, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo,transferred to deuterium oxide and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedin vacuo to obtain 448.5 (0.058 g, 60.73%). MS(ES): m/z 576.27 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-448.

Compound I-448 was synthesized from 448.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 60.58 MS(ES): m/z 492.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.74%, HPLCpurity: 97.44%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 7.77-7.75 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H),7.65-7.64 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.49 (t, J=17.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.30 (t,J=15.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (s, 1H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 6.99 (t, 1H), 6.85 (s, 1H),3.33 (s, 3H), 2.50 (s, 2H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 1.35 (s, 3H).

Example 449: Synthesis ofN7-(4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-449

Synthesis of Compound 449.1

To compound 1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (5.0 g, 5.20 mmol, 1.0 eq) inacetonitrile (50 mL) at 0° C., N-Bromosuccinimide (13.0 g, 7.89 mmol,1.5 eq) was added dropwise. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 20h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred to water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and evaporatedunder vacuum to obtain 449.1 (2.5 g, 27.46%). MS(ES): m/z 176.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 449.2.

To a solution of 449.1 (2.94 g, 0.99 mmol, 1.0 eq) and compound 1.2 (2.5g, 1.48 mmol, 1.5 eq) in a mixture of 1,4-dioxane (50 mL) and water (10mL), potassium carbonate (4.1 g, 2.9 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was degassed with argon for 15 min. Then[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) complex withCH₂Cl₂ (0.40 g, 0.049 mmol, 0.05 eq) was added and again degassed for 5min. Reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. After completionof the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography using 25% ethylacetate in hexane to obtain pure 449.2 (2.3 g, 60.69%). MS(ES): m/z266.49 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 449.3

Compound 449.3 was synthesized from 449.2 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 26.15%). MS(ES): m/z 516.37 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 449.4.

Compound 449.4 was synthesized from 449.3 and5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield: 13.91%).MS(ES): m/z 602.34 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-449.

Compound was synthesized from 449.4 using general procedure C. (Yield:53.65%). MS(ES): m/z 518.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.13%, HPLC purity:97.84%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.43 (s, 1H), 9.61 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s,1H), 8.72 (s, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 8.03-7.96 (m, 2H), 7.61 (m, 2H), 3.87(s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.40-2.38 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 6H), 2.25(s, 3H).

Example 450: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-450

Synthesis of Compound 450.1.

To 288.4 (2.0 g, 1.05 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture of dioxane (16 mL) andwater (4 mL), compound 2-bromo-1,4-dimethyl-1H-imidazole (1.75 g, 1.58mmol, 1.5 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was degassed with argonatmosphere for 10 min. Then[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II)dichloride (0.250 g,0.31 mmol, 0.03 eq) and potassium carbonate (1.5 g, 3.16 mmol, 3 eq) wasadded into it. Reaction mixture was stirred at 115° C. for 24 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred into cold water andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 3% MeOH inCH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 450.1 (1.3 g, 42.88%). MS(ES): m/z266.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 450.2.

Compound 450.2 was synthesized from 450.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 28.89%). MS(ES): m/z 552.01 [M+H].

Synthesis of Compound 450.3.

Compound 450.3 was synthesized from 450.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 36.75%). MS(ES): m/z 600.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-450.

Compound I-450 was synthesized from 450.3 using general procedure C(Yield: 72.70%). MS(ES): m/z 516.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.87%, HPLCpurity: 98.89%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.82 (s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H),8.23-8.23 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 2H), 8.09-8.06 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 7.89-7.86 (d,J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (s, 1H), 7.06 (s, 1H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.30 (s, 4H),2.17 (s, 3H), 2.07-2.04 (s, 1H), 0.81 (bs, 4H).

Example 451: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropaneCarboxamide,I-451

Synthesis of Compound 451.1

A mixture of 288.4 (2. g, 1.05′ mmol, 1.0 eq) and2-bromo-1,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazole (1.75 g, 1.58 mmol, 1.5. eq) in amixture of dioxane (16 mL) and water (4 mL) was degassed with argon for10 min. Then[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II)dichloride (0.250 g,0.31 mmol, 0.03 eq) and carbonate (1.5 g, 3.16 mmol, 3 eq) was addedinto it. Reaction mixture was stirred at 115° C. for 24 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred into cold water thenextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 3% MeOH inCH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 451.1 (1.4 g, 78.40%). MS(ES): m/z266.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 451.2.

Compound 451.2 was synthesized from 451.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 19.26%). MS(ES): m/z 552.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 451.3.

Compound was synthesized from 451.2 using general procedure B. (Yield:55.13%). MS(ES): m/z 600.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-451.

Compound I-451 was synthesized from 451.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 77.54%). MS(ES): m/z 516.54 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.41%, HPLCpurity: 95.67%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.73 (s, 1H), 10.80 (s, 1H),8.92 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 2H), 8.04-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.27 (t, 1H), 6.82 (s,2H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.05 (s, 1H), 0.81 (bs,4H).

Example 452/453 Synthesis of(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-452 and(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-453

Synthesis of Compound I-452 and I-453.

Isomers of I-369 (0.085 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALPAK IC(250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u)) and 0.1% DEA MEOH flow rate of 4 mL/min. to getpure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a was concentrated invacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-452 (0.032 g). MS(ES): m/z 492.46[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity: 100%, Chiral HPLC: 100%, 1H NMR(DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.79 (s, 1H), 10.74 (s, 1H), 8.71 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s,2H), 7.81 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.68 (m, 2H), 4.05-4.01 (m, 1H), 4.00-3.96 (m,1H), 3.84-3.78 (m, 1H), 3.63-3.59 (m, 1H), 3.53-3.48 (m, 1H), 3.20 (s,3H), 2.41-2.33 (m, 1H), 2.04-1.91 (m, 2H), 0.79-0.77 (m, 4H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-453 (0.034 g). MS(ES):m/z 492.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.24%, HPLC purity: 99.55%, ChiralHPLC: 99.77%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.67 (s, 1H), 10.74 (s, 1H), 8.71(s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 2H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.53-7.69 (m, 2H), 4.04-3.96 (m,2H), 3.84-3.78 (m, 1H), 3.63-3.59 (m, 1H), 3.55-3.48 (m, 1H), 3.20 (s,3H), 2.41-2.33 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.91 (m, 2H), 0.79-0.77 (m, 4H).

Example 454/455:(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methoxyethyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-454 and(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-methoxyethyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-455

Synthesis of I-454 and I-455.

Isomers of I-402 (0.075 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u)) and 0.1% DEA IPA:ACN (50:50) flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-454 (0.023 g). MS(ES):m/z 480.41 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.94%, HPLC purity: 98.40%, Chiral HPLCpurity: 99%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.67 (s, 1H), 10.72 (s, 1H), 8.72(s, 1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.79-7.77 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.68 (m,1H), 4.43-4.42 (m, 1H), 3.22-3.19 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 6H), 2.03 (m, 1H),1.39-1.38 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 3H), 1.23 (s, 1H), 0.78 (bs, 4H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-455 (0.028 g). MS(ES):m/z 480.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.12%, HPLC purity: 97.17%, Chiral HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.65 (s, 1H), 10.71 (s, 1H), 8.70(s, 1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.80-7.77 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.69 (m,1H), 4.46-4.4 (m, 1H), 3.23-3.20 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 6H), 2.04 (m, 1H),1.40-1.39 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 3H), 1.25 (s, 1H), 0.79 (bs, 4H).

Example 456: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide-d3,I-456

Synthesis of Compound 456.1.

Compound 456.1 was synthesized from 448.2 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 45.79%). MS(ES): m/z 450.86 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 456.2.

Compound 456.2 was synthesized from 456.1 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:58.23%). MS(ES): m/z 537.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 456.3.

To compound 456.2 (0.12 g, 0.2 mmol, 1.0 eq) in deuterated MeOH (2 mL),1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (0.03 g, 0.02 mmol, 0.1 eq) wasadded. Reaction mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 48 h. After completionof the reaction, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo,transferred to deuterium oxide and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedin vacuo to obtain 456.3 (0.120 g, 99.44%). MS(ES): m/z 540.27 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-456.

Compound I-456 was synthesized from 456.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 49.36%). MS(ES): m/z 456.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.82%, HPLCpurity: 96.35%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.40 (s, 1H), 9.76 (s, 1H),7.90 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.64 (m, 2H), 7.49-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.23-7.19 (t, J=14.8Hz, 1H), 3.33 (s, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.30(s, 3H).

Example 457: Synthesis ofN-(2-((2-(difluoromethyl)-5-((2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-(methyl-d3)methanesulfonamide-d3,I-457

Synthesis of Compound 457.1.

To compound 2-nitroaniline (4.0 g, 28.9 mmol, 1.0 eq) in pyridine (10mL), methanesulfonyl chloride (2.7 mL, 34.6 mmol, 1.2 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 24 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into water to obtainprecipitate which was filtered, washed with water and dried well toobtain 457.1 (5.6 g, 89.44%). MS(ES): m/z 217.54 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 457.2.

To compound 457.1 (1.0 g, 4.6 mmol, 1.0 eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (10mL) at 0° C., sodium hydride (0.37 g, 9.2 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min and iodomethane-d3 (1.0g, 6.9 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for3 h. After completion of reaction, the reaction mixture was transferredinto ice cold water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layercombined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to obtain the crude material. This was purified by triturationusing diethyl ether to obtain pure 457.2 (0.75 g, 69.52%). MS(ES): m/z234.16 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 457.3.

To compound 457.2 (0.72 g, 3.09 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (10 mL), 10% Pd/C(0.2 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through the reaction mixture for1 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was filteredthrough celite bed and washed with MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated invacuo to obtain the crude material. This was purified by triturationusing diethyl ether to obtain pure 457.3 (0.525 g, 83.67%). MS(ES): m/z234.16 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 457.4.

Compound 457.4 was synthesized from 457.3 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 34.26%). MS(ES): m/z 489.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 457.5.

Compound 457.5 was synthesized from 457.4 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:52.58%). MS(ES): m/z 576.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 457.6.

To compound 457.5 (0.12 g, 0.2 mmol, 1.0 eq) in deuterated MeOH (2 mL),1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (0.03 g, 0.02 mmol, 0.1 eq) wasadded. Reaction mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 48 h. After completionof the reaction, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo,transferred into deuterium oxide and extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain 457.6 (0.095 g, 84.26%). MS(ES): m/z579.81 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-457.

Compound I-457 was synthesized from 457.7 using general procedure C.(Yield: 54.60%). MS(ES): m/z 495.76 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.65%, HPLCpurity: 95.35%, 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 7.77-7.76 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.65-7.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.49 (t, J=15.2 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.30 (t,J=15.2 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 6.99 (t, 1H), 6.85 (s, 1H), 2.50 (s, 3H),2.41 (s, 3H).

Example 458: Synthesis ofN-(2-((5-((2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-7-yl)amino)phenyl)-N-(methyl-d3)methanesulfonamide-d3,I-458

Synthesis of Compound 458.1.

Compound 458.1 was synthesized 457.3 and 98.4 from using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 42.96%). MS(ES): m/z 453.67 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 458.2.

Compound 458.2 was synthesized from 458.1 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:59.25%). MS(ES): m/z 540.16 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 458.3.

To compound 458.2 (0.14 g, 0.2 mmol, 1.0 eq) in deuterated MeOH (2 mL),1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (0.03 g, 0.02 mmol, 0.1 eq) wasadded. Reaction mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 48 h. After completionof the reaction, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo,transferred to deuterium oxide and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedin vacuo to obtain 458.3 (0.130 g, 89.16%). MS(ES): m/z 543.67 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-458.

Compound I-458 was synthesized using 458.3 general procedure C. (Yield:32.28%). MS(ES): m/z 459.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.66%, HPLC purity:99.34%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.40 (s, 1H), 9.71 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s,1H), 7.73-7.71 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.62 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.41(m, 3H), 7.20-7.16 (t, J=15.2 Hz, 1H), 2.45-2.39 (d, J=24.8 Hz, 6H),2.28 (s, 3H).

Example 459/460: Synthesis of(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-459 and(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-460

Synthesis of Compound I-459 and I-460.

Isomers of I-364 (0.085 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u)) and 0.1% DEA IPA:ACN (50:50) flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-459 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z 544.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.73%, HPLC purity: 98.65%, ChiralHPLC: 95.15%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.71 (s, 1H), 10.57 (s, 1H), 8.77(s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.08-8.00 (m, 2H), 7.84-7.82 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 7.23 (t, 1H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 2.24(s, 3H), 1.93-1.90 (t, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 1.14-1.13 (d, 6H), 1.05-1.04 (m,1H), 0.98-0.96 (m, 1H) FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. toafford pure I-460 (0.025 g). MS(ES): m/z 544.70 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity:99.63%, HPLC purity: 100%, Chiral HPLC: 99.50%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):13.36 (s, 1H), 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.23 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 2H),8.03-8.01 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.82 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H),7.24 (t, 1H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 1.92 (s, 1H),1.14-1.13 (d, J=23.2 Hz, 6H), 0.97 (s, 1H).

Example 461: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-461

Synthesis of Compound 461.1.

Compound 461.1 was synthesized from 450.1 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 22.22%). MS(ES): m/z 516.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 461.2.

Compound 461.2 was synthesized from 461.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 36.55%). MS(ES): m/z 564.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-461.

Compound I-461 was synthesized from 461.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 51.42%). MS(ES): m/z 480.82 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.21%, HPLCpurity: 95.74%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.55 (s, 1H), 10.65 (s, 1H),8.80 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.03 (m, 2H), 7.86-7.84 (d, J=, 1H), 7.07 (s, 1H),3.78 (s, 3H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.17 (s, 3H), 2.02-2.0 (s,2H), 0.79 (bs, 4H).

Example 462: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-462

Synthesis of Compound 462.1.

A mixture of 2-bromo-1,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazole (1.0 g, 5.71 mmol, 1.0eq) and 246.1a (1.86 g, 6.28 mmol, 1.1 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) wasdegassed with argon for 10 min followed by addition of[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride(0.208 g,0.28 mmol, 0.05 eq) and potassium carbonate (0.236 g, 1.71 mmol, 3.0eq). Reaction mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 24 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred into cold water and extracted withethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 15% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain pure 462.1 (0.4 g, 23.78%). MS(ES): m/z266.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 462.2.

Compound 462.2 was synthesized from 462.1 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 23.34%). MS(ES): m/z 516.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 462.3.

Compound 462.3 was synthesized from 462.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 59.39%). MS(ES): m/z 564.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-462.

Compound I-462 was synthesized from 462.3 using general procedure C(Yield: 79.57%). MS(ES): m/z 480.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.69%, HPLCpurity: 96.81%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.53 (s, 1H), 10.62 (s, 1H),8.74 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.99-7.97 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.84-7.82 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.80 (s, 1H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H),3.17-3.16 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 0.77 (bs, 4H).

Example 463: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(4-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-463

Synthesis of Compound 463.1.

Compound 463.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 288.5 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 19.62%). MS(ES): m/z 555.67 [M+H]⁺

Synthesis of Compound 463.2.

Compound was synthesized from 463.1 and 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amineusing general procedure B. (Yield: 41.24%). MS(ES): m/z 641.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-463.

Compound I-463 was synthesized from 463.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 55.70%). MS(ES): m/z 557.47 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.59%, HPLCpurity: 97.30%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 9.85 (s, 1H), 9.02 (s, 2H),8.44 (s, 1H), 8.23-8.21 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.00-7.98 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.62 (s, 1H), 7.40 (s, 1H), 7.24 (t, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 3.17 (s,1H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 6H).

Example 464: Synthesis ofN5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-methyl-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(4-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-464

Synthesis of Compound 464.1.

Compound 464.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 288.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 36.82%). MS(ES): m/z 519.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 464.2.

Compound was synthesized from 464.1 and 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amineusing general procedure B. (Yield: 42.83%). MS(ES): m/z 605.75 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-464.

Compound I-464 was synthesized from 464.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 60.01%). MS(ES): m/z 521.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.64%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.48 (s, 1H), 9.64 (s, 1H),8.91-8.88 (m, 2H), 8.41 (s, 1H), 8.20-8.18 (m, 1H), 7.99-7.97 (m, 1H),7.59 (s, 1H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 2.47-2.45 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 6H),2.38 (s, 6H).

Example 465: Synthesis ofN5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-methyl-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(4-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-465

Synthesis of Compound 465.1.

Compound 465.1 was synthesized as per 288.2.

Synthesis of Compound 465.2.

To compound 465.1 (3 g, 10.1 mmol, 1.0 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (30 mL),2-bromo-4,5-dimethylthiazole (2.3 g, 12.1 mmol, 1.2 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was degassed using argon for 20 min. Then, potassiumcarbonate (4.18 g, 30.3 mmol, 3.0 eq) andtetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (5.8 g, 5.05 mmol, 0.5 eq) wasadded and degassed for 5 min. Reaction mixture was stirred at 110° C.for 2 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layercombined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and evaporated undervacuum to obtain the crude material. This was purified by columnchromatography using 13% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluant to obtainpure 465.2 (2 g, 70.16%). MS(ES): m/z 283.38 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 465.3.

Compound 465.3 was synthesized from 465.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 18.89%). MS(ES): m/z 569.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound 465.4 Compound 465.4 was synthesized from 465.3and 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:47.72%). MS(ES): m/z 655.38 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-465.

Compound I-465 was synthesized from 465.4 using general procedure C(Yield: 62.59%). MS(ES): m/z 571.8 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.30%, HPLCpurity: 98.79%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.48 (s, 1H), 9.63 (s, 1H),8.90 (s, 1H), 8.35 (s, 1H), 8.14-8.09 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.94 (d,J=4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (s, 1H), 7.06 (t, 1H), 3.91-3.96 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H),3.30 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.41-2.35 (t, 9H).

Example 466: Synthesis ofN5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-N7-(4-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-466

Synthesis of Compound 466.2.

Compound 466.2 was synthesized from 98.4 and 466.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 17.21%). MS(ES): m/z 533.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 466.3.

Compound 466.3 was synthesized from 466.2 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amineusing general procedure B. (Yield: 44.71%). MS(ES): m/z 619.78 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-466.

Compound was synthesized using general procedure C. (Yield: 66.77%).MS(ES): m/z 535.60 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.77%, HPLC purity: 98.35%, 1HNMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.48 (s, 1H), 9.64 (s, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s,1H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 8.13-8.11 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.98-7.96 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 3.46 (s, 6H), 2.68 (s, 6H), 2.39-2.34 (m, 6H).

Example 467: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(4-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-467

Synthesis of Compound 467.1.

Compound 467.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 288.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 21.90%). MS(ES): m/z 555.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 467.2.

Compound 467.2 was synthesized from 467.1 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:41.90%). MS(ES): m/z 641.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-467.

Compound I-467 was synthesized from 467.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 60.30%). MS(ES): m/z 557.60 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.57%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.73 (s, 1H), 10.10 (s, 1H),9.06 (s, 1H), 8.44 (s, 1H), 8.24-8.22 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.02-7.99 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 7.40 (s, 1H), 7.25 (t, 1H),3.34 (s, 3H), 2.46-2.44 (d, 6H), 2.33 (s, 3H).

Example 468: Synthesis ofN5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(4-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-468

Synthesis of Compound 468.1.

Compound 468.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 288.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 25.30%). MS(ES): m/z 519.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 468.2.

Compound 468.2 was synthesized from 468.1 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:41.40%). MS(ES): m/z 605.75 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-468.

Compound I-468 was synthesized from 468.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 56.08%). MS(ES): m/z 521.54 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 99.11%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.57 (s, 1H), 9.90 (s, 1H),8.92 (s, 1H), 8.42 (s, 1H), 8.21-8.18 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.99-7.98 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (s, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 3.32 (s, 3H),2.48 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H).

Example 469: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N7-(4-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-469

Synthesis of Compound 469.2.

Compound 469.2 was synthesized from 469.1 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:53.79%). MS(ES): m/z 655.76 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-469.

Compound was synthesized from 469.2 using general procedure C. (Yield:83.28%). MS(ES): m/z 571.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity:98.71%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.57 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s,1H), 8.06-8.03 (m, 1H), 7.98-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.33 (s, 1H),7.08-7.07 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (t, 1H), 6.81 (s, 1H), 3.29 (s, 3H),2.40 (s, 6H), 2.34-2.30 (d, 6H).

Example 470: Synthesis ofN5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N7-(4-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-470

Synthesis of Compound 470.2.

Compound 470.2 was synthesized from 470.1 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:47.29%). MS(ES): m/z 619.78 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-470.

Compound I-470 was synthesized from 470.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 67.34%). MS(ES): m/z 535.8 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.88%, HPLCpurity: 97.62%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.62 (s, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H),8.36 (s, 1H), 8.12-8.09 (m, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.53-7.36 (d, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 7.13 (s, 1H), 6.83-6.81 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.51-2.50(m, 6H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.41-2.35 (d, 6H).

Example 471: Synthesis of(1R,2R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-471

Synthesis of Compound 471.1.

To a solution of 428.6 (0.120 g, 2.24 mmol, 1.0 eq) and(1S,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (0.070 g, 673.42 mmol, 3eq) in N,N-dimethylformamide (0.5 mL) at 0° C. was added((1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate)) (0.341 g, 8.98 mmol, 4.0 eq) andN,N-Diisopropylethylamine (0.144 g, 0.001 mmol, 5.0 eq). Reactionmixture was stirred at 50° C. for 36 hr. Upon completion, reactionmixture was transferred into ice water and extracted with ethyl acetate.Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to pressure to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to obtainpure 1 (0.060 g, 43.07%). MS(ES): m/z 621.65 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-471.

Compound I-471 was synthesized from 471.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 50.13%). MS(ES): m/z 537.75 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.53%, HPLCpurity: 95.18%, Chiral HPLC: 96.51%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.75 (s,1H), 10.88 (s, 1H), 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H),8.132-8.112 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.869-7.848 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (s,1H), 5.011-4.836 (d, J=70 Hz, 1H), 4.16 (s, 1H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s,1H), 2.24 (s, 1H), 1.662-1.612 (d, J=20 Hz, 1H), 1.31 (s, 6H), 1.15 (m,1H).

Example 472: Synthesis of(S)—N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-472

Synthesis of Compound 472.1.

Isomers of compound 389.4 (0.9 g) were separated out using column(CHIRAL CEL OX-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) AND 0.1% DEA in IPA as co-solventwith flow rate of 4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2(FR-b). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure 472.1(0.270 g, 30.00%). MS(ES): m/z 242.32 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 472.2.

Compound 472.2 was synthesized from 472.1 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 32.38%). MS(ES): m/z 492.37 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 472.3.

Compound 472.3 was synthesized from 472.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 60.66%). MS(ES): m/z 540.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-472.

Compound I-472 was synthesized from 472.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 71.08%). MS(ES): m/z 456.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 99.25%, Chiral HPLC purity: 99%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.52(s, 1H), 10.59 (s, 1H), 8.53 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H),7.71-7.66 (t, J=8 Hz, 2H), 4.90-4.87 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 4.05-4.00 (m, 1H),3.87-3.82 (m, 2H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 2.41-2.33 (m, 2H), 2.00-1.96 (m, 3H),1.77-1.66 (m, 2H), 0.77 (bs, 4H).

Example 473: Synthesis of(R)—N-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-473

Synthesis of Compound 473.1.

Isomers of compound 389.4 (0.9 g) were separated out using column(CHIRAL CEL OX-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) AND 0.1% DEA in IPA as co-solventwith flow rate of 4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2(FR-b). FR-a was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure 473.1(0.290 g, 32.22%). MS(ES): m/z 242.32 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 473.2.

Compound 473.2 was synthesized from 473.1 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 23.84%). MS(ES): m/z 492.00 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 473.3.

Compound 473.3 was synthesized from 473.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 54.59%). MS(ES): m/z 540.65 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-473.

Compound I-473 was synthesized using general procedure C. (Yield:72.51%). MS(ES): m/z 456.70 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.06%, HPLC purity:98.50%, Chiral HPLC purity: 99.0%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.57 (s,1H), 8.53 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.72 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.68-7.66 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 4.89-4.86 (d, J=14.4 Hz, 1H),4.04-3.99 (m, 1H), 3.86-3.81 (m, 1H), 3.18 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H),2.40-2.32 (m, 2H), 2.01-1.94 (m, 3H), 1.74-1.65 (m, 1H), 0.77-0.75 (s,4H).

Example 474/475: Synthesis of(R)—N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-methyl-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-474 and(S)—N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-methyl-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-475

Synthesis of Compounds 1-474 and 1-475.

Isomers of 1-398 (0.110 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and (0.1% DEA_in HEX_IPA:ACN (70:30) flow rateof 4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-awas concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-474 (0.035 g).MS(ES): m/z 508.71 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity: 99.82%,Chiral HPLC: 98.56%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.40 (s, 1H), 9.56 (s,1H), 8.86 (s, 1H), 8.59 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.83 (m, 2H), 7.70-7.67 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.49 (s, 1H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 4H), 2.37-2.36 (d, J=4.0Hz, 6H), 1.90-1.87 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 3H), 1.68-1.64 (m, 2H), 1.58 (s, 2H),1.48-1.46 (m, 1H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to affordpure I-475 (0.030 g). MS(ES): m/z 508.76 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.36%,HPLC purity: 98.84%, Chiral HPLC: 95.89%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.42(s, 1H), 9.58 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.60 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.84 (m, 2H),7.70-7.68 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 4.45-4.42 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H),4.09-4.06 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 3.61-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s,3H), 2.38-2.37 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 6H), 1.91-1.86 (d, J=18.8 Hz, 2H),1.69-1.61 (m, 1H), 1.59 (s, 2H), 1.46-1.40 (m, 1H).

Example 476: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(4-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-476

Synthesis of Compound 476.1.

To compound 264.4 (2 g, 11.23 mmol, 1.0 eq) and 2-bromo-4-methylthiazole(5 g, 16.85 mmol, 1.5 eq) in mixture of 1,4-dioxane (16 mL) and water (4mL), sodium carbonate (2.38 g, 22.46 mmol, 2.0 eq) was added. Argon waspurged through the reaction mixture for 5 min. Then,[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (0.819 g,1.12 mmol, 0.1 eq) was added and again purged for 5 min. Reactionmixture was stirred at 120° C. for 4 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crude material.This was purified by column chromatography using 12% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain 476.1 (1.1 g, 36.49%). MS(ES): m/z 269.35[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 476.2.

Compound 476.2 was synthesized from 476.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 25.13%). MS(ES): m/z 555.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 476.3.

Compound 476.3 was synthesized from 476.2 and6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-amine using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 42.18%). MS(ES): m/z 657.81 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-476.

Compound I-476 was synthesized using general procedure C. (Yield:64.99%). MS(ES): m/z 573.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.69%, HPLC purity:95.09%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.51 (s, 1H), 9.58 (s, 1H), 9.00 (s,1H), 8.45 (s, 1H), 8.25-8.24 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.93 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.21 (s, 2H), 6.30 (s, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.08-4.01(d, J=2.9 Hz, 4H), 3.34 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H).

Example 477: Synthesis ofN5-(6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-yl)-2-methyl-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(4-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-477

Synthesis of Compound 477.1

Compound 477.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 288.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 23.15%). MS(ES): m/z 519.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 477.2.

Compound 477.2 was synthesized from 477.1 and6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-amine using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 41.03%). MS(ES): m/z 621.75 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-477.

Compound I-477 was synthesized from 477.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 49.01%). MS(ES): m/z 537.75 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.88%, HPLCpurity: 95.63%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.41 (s, 1H), 9.14 (s, 1H),8.76 (s, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 8.19-8.16 (d, J=1.08 Hz, 1H), 7.89-7.87 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (s, 1H), 7.16 (s, 2H), 6.26 (s, 1H), 4.76 (s, 2H),4.06-3.96 (d, J=3.88 Hz, 4H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 2H).

Example 478/479: Synthesis of(R)—N-(7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-478 and(S)—N-(7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-479

Synthesis of Compounds I-478 and I-479.

Isomers of 1-363 (0.0.085 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and (0.1% DEA IPA:MEOH (50:50) flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-478 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z 508.68 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity: 100%, Chiral HPLC:98.78%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.52 (s, 1H), 10.43 (s, 1H), 8.62 (s,1H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 8.21-8.20 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 8.00-7.98 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.23 (s,3H), 1.91-1.88 (m, 1H), 1.1 (s, 6H), 1.09-1.06 (t, 2H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure 1-479 (0.024 g). MS(ES):m/z 508.76 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity: 99.43%, Chiral HPLC:99.00%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.48 (s, 1H), 10.42 (s, 1H), 8.63 (s,1H), 8.20 (s, 1H), 8.03-7.98 (d, 2H), 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 3.85(s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 1.90-1.87 (m, 1H),1.14 (s, 6H), 0.98-0.96 (t, 2H).

Example 480: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-yl)-N7-(4-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-480

Synthesis of Compound 480.1.

Compound 480.1 was synthesized from 465.3 and6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-amine using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 38.11%). MS(ES): m/z 671.75 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-480.

Compound I-480 was synthesized from 480.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 71.14%). MS(ES): m/z 587.6 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.88%, HPLCpurity: 97.62%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.42 (s, 1H), 9.37 (s, 1H),8.87 (s, 1H), 8.36 (s, 1H), 8.14-8.11 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.91 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (s, 1H), 7.17 (t, 1H), 6.36 (s, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H),4.08 (s, 3H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 2.41-2.39 (t, 2H), 2.35-2.33(t, 2H).

Example 481: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(2,5-dimethylthiazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-481

Synthesis of Compound 481.1.

To a solution of 2-methylthiazole (3.0 g, 30.2 mmol, 1.0 eq) intetrahydrofuran (90 mL) at −78° C., N-butyl lithium (13.5 mL, 13.33mmol, 1.1 eq) was added dropwise. Reaction mixture was stirred at −78°C. for 30 min. Then, iodomethane (4.8 g, 33.3 mmol, 1.1 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 481.1 (2.1 g,58.40%). MS(ES): m/z 114.52 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 481.2.

To compound 481.1 (2.93 g, 11.9 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (23 mL), brominesolution in dicholoromethane (2.3 g, 14.3 mmol, 1.2 eq) was added.Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 3 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to a solution of sodiumsulphite and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain pure481.2 (1.6 g, 47.88%). MS(ES): m/z 193.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 481.3.

To compound 481.2 (1.27 g, 0.65 mmol, 1.3 eq) and 264.4 (1.5 g, 0.50mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture of 1,4-dioxane (25 mL) and water (4 mL),potassium carbonate (2.1 g, 15.1 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was degassed with argon for 15 min. Then,[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(11) complex withdicholoromethane (0.20 g, 0.25 mmol, 0.05 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was stirred at 80° C. for 3 h. After completion of the reaction,the reaction mixture was transferred to water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crude material. This waspurified by column chromatography using 12% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 481.3 (1.6 g, 47.88%). MS(ES): m/z 193.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 481.4.

Compound 481.4 was synthesized from 481.3 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 33.14%). MS(ES): m/z 569.42 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 481.5.

Compound 481.5 was synthesized from 481.4 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 46.06%). MS(ES): m/z 617.28 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-481.

Compound I-481 was synthesized from 481.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 61.76%). MS(ES): m/z 533.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.17%, HPLCpurity: 95.40%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.60 (s, 1H), 10.72 (s, 1H),8.80 (s, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.87-7.85 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 7.24 (t, 1H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 1.35-1.18(m, 1H), 0.84 (s, 4H).

Example 1-482/I-483: Synthesis of(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrothiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-482 and(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrothiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-483

Resolution of Compounds I-482 and I-483.

Isomers of I-351 (0.120 g) were separated out using column (CHIRAL PAKAD-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u)) and 0.1% DEA in IPA:ACN (50:50) flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-482 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z 571.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.50%, HPLC purity: 95.82%, ChiralHPLC: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.83 (s, 1H), 11.07 (s, 1H), 8.26(s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 8.038-8.016 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.87(s, 1H), 7.27 (s, 1H), 3.31 (s, 2H), 3.04-3.01 (m, 1H), 2.09-1.92 (m,2H), 1.42 (s, 6H), 1.24 (s, 3H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30°C. to afford pure I-483 (0.025 g). MS(ES): m/z 571.67 [M+H]⁺, LCMSpurity: 97.72%, HPLC purity: 97.05%, Chiral HPLC: 97.97%, 1H NMR (DMSO,400 MHz): 13.83 (s, 1H), 11.07 (s, 1H), 9.01 (s, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.15(s, 1H), 8.038-8.020 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 7.884-7.863 (d, J=8.4, 1H), 7.28(s, 1H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 3.04-3.02 (m, 1H), 2.49 (s, 2H), 2.044-2.008 (s,2H), 1.42 (s, 6H).

Example 484/485: Synthesis of(R)—N-(7-((4-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrothiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-484 and(S)—N-(7-((4-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrothiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)-2,2-difluorocyclopropane-1-carboxamide,I-485

Synthesis of Compound I-484 and I-485.

Isomers of 1-346 (0.110 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1% DEA in MeOH as co-solvent with flow rate of4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-484 (0.032 g). MS(ES):m/z 535.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC Purity: 98.93%, Chiral HPLCPurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.65 (s, 1H), 10.89 (s, 1H), 8.86(s, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 8.01-7.98 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H),7.83-7.81 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 3.19-3.17 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H),2.01 (s, 3H), 1.41 (s, 6H), 0.89-0.86 (m, 4H). FR-b was concentrated invacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-485 (0.030 g). MS(ES): m/z 535.55[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.89%, HPLC Purity: 96.33%, Chiral HPLC Purity:98.59%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.64 (s, 1H), 10.88 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s,1H), 8.24-8.23 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 8.00-7.98 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.83-781 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 3.19-3.17 (m, 1H), 2.97(s, 2H), 2.01 (s, 2H), 1.41 (s, 6H), 0.89-0.86 (m, 4H).

Example 486/487: Synthesis of(R)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-486and(S)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-487

Synthesis of Compounds I-486 and I-487.

Isomers of 1-397 (0.085 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and 0.1% DEA MEOH flow rate of 4 mL/min. to getpure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a was concentrated invacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-486 (0.012 g). MS(ES): m/z 544.51[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.73%, HPLC purity: 99.44%, Chiral HPLC: 100%, 1HNMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.78 (s, 1H), 8.98 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H),7.911-7.851 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 7.72 (s, 1H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.22 (t, 1H),4.45 (s, 1H), 4.09 (s, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 4H), 1.89 (s, 2H),1.58 (s, 3H), 1.24 (s, 3H), 0.86 (s, 1H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuoat 30° C. to afford pure I-487 (0.015 g). MS(ES): m/z 544.56 [M+H]⁺,LCMS purity: 95.25%, HPLC purity: 94.09%, Chiral HPLC: 99.73%, 1H NMR(DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.57 (s, 1H), 9.79 (s, 1H), 8.98 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s,1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.74 (s, 1H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.22 (t, 1H), 4.07 (s,1H), 3.58 (s, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 4H), 1.90 (s, 2H), 1.59 (s,3H), 1.24 (s, 3H), 0.86 (s, 1H).

Example 488: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(2,5-dimethylthiazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-488

Synthesis of Compound 488.1.

Compound 488.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 481.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 34.66%). MS(ES): m/z 533.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 488.2.

Compound 488.2 was synthesized from 488.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 20.54%). MS(ES): m/z 581.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-488.

Compound I-488 was synthesized from 488.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 71.96%). MS(ES): m/z 497.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.52%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.52 (s, 1H), 10.61 (s, 1H),8.69 (s, 1H), 8.23-8.22 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 8.07-8.01 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.85-7.83 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 2.66 (s, 3H),2.58 (s, 3H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 2.01 (s, 1H), 0.77 (bs, 4H).

Example 489: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-isopropylpicolinonitrile,I-489

Synthesis of Compound 489.1.

Compound 489.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 2-(methylsulfonyl)anilineusing general procedure A. (Yield: 21.25%). MS(ES): m/z 457.7 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 489.3.

Compound 489.3 was synthesized from 489.1 and 489.2 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 51.06%). MS(ES): m/z 582.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-489.

Compound I-489 was synthesized from 489.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 44.96%). MS(ES): m/z 498.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.63%, HPLCpurity: 98.53%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.64 (s, 1H), 10.11 (s, 1H),8.93 (s, 1H), 8.08-8.06 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.84 (m, 4H), 7.63 (s,1H), 7.39-7.36 (t, J=14.8 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (s, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s,1H), 1.28-1.26 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H).

Example 490: Synthesis of3-isopropyl-6-((2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-490

Synthesis of Compound 490.1.

Compound 490.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 2-(methylsulfonyl)anilineusing general procedure B. (Yield: 57.85%). MS(ES): m/z 546.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound 490.2 Compound 490.2 was synthesized from 490.1and 575.3 using general method B.

Synthesis of I-490.

Compound I-490 was synthesized from compound 490.2 using generalprocedure C. (Yield: 70.94%). MS(ES): m/z 462.45 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity:100%, HPLC purity: 98.85%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.50 (s, 1H),9.89 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.81 (m, 5H), 7.59 (s, 1H), 7.34-7.30(t, J=1.52 Hz, 1H), 3.21 (s, 1H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 1.27-1.25(d, J=0.68 Hz, 6H).

Example 491: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-yl)-N7-(4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-491

Synthesis of Compound 491.2.

Compound 491.2 was synthesized from 331.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 26.16%). MS(ES): m/z 552.48 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 491.3.

Compound 491.3 was synthesized from 491.2 and6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-amine using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 25.05%). MS(ES): m/z 654.76 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-491.

Compound I-491 was synthesized from 491.3 using general procedure C. 3(Yield: 57.38%). MS(ES): m/z 570.47 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.15%, HPLCpurity: 96.86%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.37 (s, 1H), 9.32 (s, 1H),8.72 (s, 1H), 7.92-7.69 (m, 3H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.22-7.18 (d, J=1.52 Hz,2H), 6.31 (s, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 4.07-3.97 (d, J=3.76 Hz, 4H), 3.83 (s,3H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H).

Example 492: Synthesis ofN5-(6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-yl)-N7-(4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-492

Synthesis of Compound 492.1.

Compound 492.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 331.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 23.34%). MS(ES): m/z 516.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 492.2.

Compound 492.2 was synthesized from 492.1 and6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-amine using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 37.72%). MS(ES): m/z 618.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-492.

Compound I-492 was synthesized from 492.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 63.97%). MS(ES): m/z 534.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 1.26 (s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H),8.62 (s, 1H), 7.90-7.82 (m, 3H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 6.97 (s, 1H), 6.17 (s,1H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 4.08-3.98 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 4H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.27 (s,3H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H).

Example 493: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-493

Synthesis of Compound 493.1.

Compound 493.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 331.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 18.10%). MS(ES): m/z 552.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 493.2.

Compound 493.2 was synthesized from 491.2 and6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:37.23%). MS(ES): m/z 577.67 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-493.

Compound I-493 was synthesized from 493.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 62.81%). MS(ES): m/z 593.47 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.65 (s, 1H), 10.17 (s, 1H),8.84 (s, 1H), 8.22-8.20 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.89 (m, 3H), 7.78-7.76(d, J=1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 7.58 (s, 1H), 7.38-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.25(s, 1H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H).

Example 494: Synthesis of(R)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-494

Synthesis of Compound 494.2.

Compound 494.2 was synthesized from 13.4 and 494.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 42.14%). MS(ES): m/z 542.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 494.3.

Compound 494.3 was synthesized from 494.2 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:28.17%). MS(ES): m/z 628.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-494.

Compound I-494 was synthesized from 494.3 using general procedure C(Yield: 56.33%). MS(ES): m/z 544.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.29%, HPLCpurity: 97.51%, Chiral HPLC: 98.9%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.65 (s,1H), 10.04 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.87-7.85 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.74-7.72 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.621-7.572 (d, 3H), 5.77 (s, 1H),3.22 (m, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 1.92-1.89 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H),1.59 (s, 6H).

Example 495: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-yl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(5-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-495

Synthesis of Compound 495.1.

Compound 495.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 513.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 17.44%). MS(ES): m/z 555.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 495.2.

Compound 495.2 was synthesized from 495.1 and6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-amine using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 48.34%). MS(ES): m/z 657.76 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-495.

Compound I-495 was synthesized from 495.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 47.96%). MS(ES): m/z 573.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.50 (s, 1H), 9.48 (s, 1H),8.98 (s, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 8.22-8.20 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.93 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 7.21 (t, 1H), 6.32 (s, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H),4.08 (bs, 2H), 4.00 (bs, 2H), 3.34 (s, 3H), 2.53 (s, 3H).

Example 496: Synthesis ofN5-(6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-yl)-2-methyl-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(5-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-496

Synthesis of Compound 496.1.

Compound 496.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 513.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 34.52%). MS(ES): m/z 519.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 496.2

Compound 496.2 was synthesized from6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-amine and 496.1 usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 50.07%). MS(ES): m/z 621.75 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-496.

Compound I-496 was synthesized from 496.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 70.69%). MS(ES): m/z 537.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 97.11%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.29 (s, 2H), 9.54 (s, 1H),8.76 (s, 1H), 8.42 (s, 1H), 8.20-8.18 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.68 (m,2H), 6.99 (s, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.08-4.06 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 4H), 3.33 (s,3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 2.51 (s, 3H).

Example 497: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-yl)-N7-(4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-497

Synthesis of Compound 497.1.

Compound 497.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 491.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 17.92%). MS(ES): m/z 516.94 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 497.2.

Compound 497.2 was synthesized from 497.1 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 47.39%). MS(ES): m/z 598.32 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I497.

Compound I-497 was synthesized from 497.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 57.13%). MS(ES): m/z 514.64 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.46%, HPLCpurity: 97.59%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.52 (s, 1H), 10.01 (s, 1H),8.74 (s, 1H), 7.98-7.96 (d, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.87-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.82(s, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.42 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.81(s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.42 (s, 6H).

Example 498/499: Synthesis of(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(5,5-dimethyltetrahydrofuran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-498 and(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(5,5-dimethyltetrahydrofuran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-499

Synthesis of Compound I-498 and I-499.

Isomers of I-332 (0.095 g) were separated out using column (CHIRAL PAKAD-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1% DEA in IPA as co-solvent with flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-498 (0.032 g). MS(ES):m/z 520.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.48%, HPLC purity: 96.69%, ChiralHPLC: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 10.69 (s, 1H), 8.65 (s, 1H), 8.00(s, 1H), 7.89 (m, 1H), 7.76-7.68 (s, 2H), 7.20 (s, 1H), 5.03-5.01 (t,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 1H), 2.03 (s, 2H), 1.88-1.81 (s,2H), 1.3-1.310 (d, 6H), 1.25 (s, 1H), 0.78 (bs, 4H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-499 (0.027 g) MS(ES):m/z 520.59 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity: 99.12%, Chiral HPLC:100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.60 (s, 1H), 10.73 (s, 1H), 8.69 (s,1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 7.71-7.69 (m, 2H), 7.25 (s, 1H), 3.20(s, 3H), 2.44-2.34 (m, 2H), 2.10-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.77 (m, 3H),1.35-1.31 (d, 6H), 0.80 (bs, 4H).

Example 500: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(4-(methoxymethyl)-5-methylthiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-500

Synthesis of Compound 500.1.

To a solution of copper(II)bromide (19.19 g, 8.61 mmol, 2 eq) in ethylacetate (10 ml) was added methyl 2-oxobutanoate (5 g, 4.30 mmol, 1 eq)in chloroform (50 mL). Reaction mixture was stirred at 75° C. for 1 h.After completion of the reaction, reaction mixture was filtered throughcelite bed, washed with chloroform and dried well to obtain crudeproduct. This was purified by column chromatography using 25% ethylacetate in hexane to obtain pure 500.1. (6 g, 71.45%). MS(ES): m/z196.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 500.2.

To compound 500.1 (6 g, 30.77 mmol, 1.0 eq) in dioxane (5 ml) was addedthiourea (3.51 g, 46.15 mmol, 1.5 eq). Reaction mixture was stirred at100° C. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferred intocold water and extracted by ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, driedover Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 2.5% MeOHin CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 500.2 (4.2 g, 79.27%). MS(ES): m/z173.20 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 500.3.

To compound 1.2 (3.7 g, 2.07 mmol, 1 eq) in acetonitrile (40 mL) at 0°C., tert butyl nitrite (4.2 g, 4.15 mmol, 2 eq) and copper(II) bromide(9.26 g, 4.15 mmol, 2 eq) was added. Reaction mixture was stirred at 80°C. for 2 h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture wastransferred into cold water and extracted by ethyl acetate. Organiclayer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedin vacuo to obtain 500.3. (3.2 g, 67.03%). MS(ES): m/z 237.08 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 500.4.

To compound 500.3 (3.2 g, 5.63 mmol, 1.0 eq) in ethanol (5 ml) was addedsodium borohydride (0.319 g, 8.44 mmol, 1.5 eq) at 0° C. Reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas transferred into cold water and extracted by ethyl acetate. Organiclayer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 2.5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 500.4 (1.8 g,63.82%). MS(ES): m/z 209.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 500.5.

To compound 500.4 (1.8 g, 3.09 mmol, 1.0 eq) in dimethylformamide (5 ml)was added sodium hydride (0.285 g, 4.06 mmol, 1.5 eq) at 0° C. Then,methyl iodide (1.2 g, 3.68 mmol, 1.3 eq) was added. Reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 1 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture wastransferred into cold water and extracted by ethyl acetate. Organiclayer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 500.5 (1.1 g,57.25%). MS(ES): m/z 223.10 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 500.6.

To compound 500.5 (1.1 g, 6.10 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture of toluene (9mL) and ethanol (3 mL) was added2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)aniline(0.988 g, 6.42 mmol, 1.1 eq). Reaction mixture was degassed with argonatmosphere for 10 min. Then 1,1′-Bis (diphenyl phosphino)ferrocene] dichloro palladium(II) (0.208 g, 0.28 mmol, 0.05 eq) and sodium carbonate(1.93 g, 18.3 mmol, 3 eq) was added into it. Reaction mixture wasstirred at 95° C. for 24 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture wastransferred into cold water then extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayer combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as eluant to obtain pure 500.6 (0.800 g,51.70%). MS(ES): m/z 313.40 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 500.7.

Compound 500.7 was synthesized from 500.6 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 28.73%). MS(ES): m/z 598.08 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 500.8.

Compound 500.8 was synthesized from 500.7 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 37.83%). MS(ES): m/z 647.13 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-500.

Compound I-500 was synthesized from 500.8 using general procedure C.(Yield: 63.86%). MS(ES): m/z 563.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.50%, HPLCpurity: 96.76%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.53 (s, 1H), 10.83 (s, 1H),8.96 (s, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 8.20-8.15 (m, 2H), 7.89-7.87 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.27 (s, 1H), 4.51 (s, 2H), 3.34-3.32 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 2.51 (s,3H), 2.06 (s, 1H), 0.81 (bs, 4H).

Example 501: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1-(3-methoxypropyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-501

Synthesis of Compound 501.1.

To a solution of 3-bromo-1H-pyrazole (2 g, 13.6 mmol, 1.0 eq) inN,N′-dimethylformamide (20 mL) at 0° C., sodium hydride (0.81 g, 34.5mmol, 2.5 eq) was added followed by addition of 1-bromo-3-methoxypropane(2.51 g, 16.4 mmol, 1.2 eq) and potassium iodide (0.22 g, 1.36 mmol, 0.1eq). Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 3 h. After completion ofthe reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into water andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 501.1(2.1 g, 70.44%). MS(ES): m/z 220.35 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 501.2.

To compound 501.1 (1 g, 4.5 mmol, 1.0 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL),compound2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)aniline(1.49 g, 5.0 mmol, 1.1 eq) and potassium phosphate (1.03 g, 13.5 mmol,3.0 eq) were added. Reaction mixture was degassed using argon for 15min. Then, Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (1.03 g, 0.92 mmol,0.2 eq) was added and again degassed for 5 min. Reaction mixture wasstirred at 100° C. for 3 h. After completion of the reaction, thereaction mixture was transferred into water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated in vacuo to obtain 501.2 (0.8 g, 56.65%). MS(ES): m/z310.54 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 501.3.

Compound 501.3 was synthesized from 501.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 39.37%). MS(ES): m/z 596.87 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 501.4.

Compound 501.4 was synthesized from 501.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 64.71%). MS(ES): m/z 644.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-501.

Compound I-501 was synthesized from 501.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 69.02%). MS(ES): m/z 560.75 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.56%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.68 (s, 1H), 10.77 (s, 1H),8.80 (s, 1H), 8.34 (s, 1H), 8.16-8.11 (m, 2H), 7.84-7.81 (d, J=12.0 Hz,2H), 6.83 (s, 1H), 4.25-4.21 (t, J=14.0 Hz, 2H), 3.26 (s, 6H), 2.08-2.03(m, 3H), 1.24 (s, 3H), 0.80 (bs, 4H).

Example 502: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1-(3-methoxypropyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-502

Synthesis of Compound 502.3

Compound 502.3 was synthesized from 502.2 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 29.78%). MS(ES): m/z 560.08 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 502.3.

Compound 503.3 was synthesized from 502.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 59.80%). MS(ES): m/z 608.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-502.

Compound was synthesized from 503.3 using general procedure C. (Yield:85.71%). MS(ES): m/z 522.76 [M−H]+, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity:98.62%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.56 (s, 1H), 10.59 (s, 1H), 8.62 (s,1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 8.12-8.03 (m, 2H), 7.82-7.78 (m, 2H), 6.80 (s, 1H),4.24-4.21 (t, J=14.0 Hz, 2H), 3.31 (s, 2H), 3.25-3.24 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 6H),2.50 (s, 3H), 2.08-2.00 (m, 3H), 0.79-0.76 (m, 4H).

Example 503: Synthesis of6-((2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(5-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-503

Synthesis of Compound 503.1.

Compound was synthesized using general procedure A. (Yield: 22.14%).MS(ES): m/z 519.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 503.2.

Compound 503.2 was synthesized from 503.1 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 51.74%). MS(ES): m/z 601.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-503.

Compound I-503 was synthesized from 503.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 67.83%). MS(ES): m/z 517.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.92%, HPLCpurity: 98.10%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 8.41 (s, 1H), 7.94-7.90 (t,2H), 7.65-7.63 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 7.49-7.47 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 7.39-7.37 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (s, 1H), 3.01 (s, 3H), 2.68 (s,3H), 2.38 (s, 3H).

Example 504: Synthesis of6-((2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(4-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-504

Synthesis of Compound 504.1.

Compound 504.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 288.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 26.51%). MS(ES): m/z 519.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 504.2

Compound 504.2 was synthesized 6-aminopicolinonitrile and 504.1 usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 48.87%). MS(ES): m/z 600.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-504.

Compound I-504 was synthesized from 504.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 51.30%). MS(ES): m/z 517.59 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.06%, HPLCpurity: 97.25%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.55 (s, 1H), 10.06 (s, 1H),8.99 (s, 1H), 8.46 (s, 1H), 8.28-8.26 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.07-8.05 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.94 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.87-7.83 (t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H),7.76 (s, 1H), 7.46-7.44 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (s, 1H), 3.32 (s, 3H),2.49 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 3H).

Example 505: Synthesis of(S)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-505

Synthesis of Compound 505.2.

Compound 505.2 was synthesized from 13.4 and 505.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 29.50%). MS(ES): m/z 542.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 505.3.

Compound 505.3 was synthesized from 505.2 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:57.46%). MS(ES): m/z 628.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-505.

Compound was synthesized from 505.3 using general procedure C. (Yield:80.83%). MS(ES): m/z 544.60 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.77%, HPLC purity:100%, Chiral HPLC: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.65 (s, 1H), 10.01(s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H), 7.91-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.73-7.71 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.61-7.55 (d, J=24.4 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (s, 1H), 5.76 (s, 2H), 4.46-4.44 (d,J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 4.09-4.06 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s,3H), 2.31 (S, 3H), 1.91-1.88 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 1.68-1.67 (m, 1H), 1.58(s, 2H), 1.45-1.42 (m, 1H).

Example 506: Synthesis of6-((7-((4-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-506

Synthesis of Compound 506.2.

Compound 506.2 was synthesized from 98.4 and 506.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 21.51%). MS(ES): m/z 533.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 506.3.

Compound 506.3 was synthesized from 506.2 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 36.06%). MS(ES): m/z 615.74 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-506.

Compound I-506 was synthesized from 506.3 using general procedure C(Yield: 57.93%). MS(ES): m/z 531.6 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.91%, 1H NMR(DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.55 (s, 1H), 10.07 (s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.40 (s,1H), 8.20-8.18 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.05-8.02 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.96(d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.87-7.85 (t, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.46-7.44(d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 1.24 (s,3H).

Example 507: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-507

Synthesis of Compound 507.1.

Compound 507.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 415.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 37.81%). MS(ES): m/z 569.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 507.2.

Compound 507.2 was synthesized from 507.1 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 45.12%). MS(ES): m/z 667.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-507.

Compound I-507 was synthesized from 507.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 55.56%). MS(ES): m/z 567.52 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.69%, HPLCPurity: 99.49%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.70 (s, 1H), 10.24 (s, 1H),9.07 (s, 1H), 8.42 (s, 1H), 8.22-8.19 (d, J=1.04 Hz, 1H), 8.08-8.03 (d,J=2.28 Hz, 2H), 7.91-7.87 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.50-7.48 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (s, 1H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H).

Example 508: Synthesis ofN7-(4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-508

Synthesis of Compound 508.1.

Compound 508.1 was synthesized from 338.3 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 36.49%). MS(ES): m/z 516.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 508.2.

Compound 508.2 was synthesized from 508.1 and5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield: 52.10%).MS(ES): m/z 602.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-508.

Compound I-508 was synthesized from 508.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 58.13%). MS(ES): m/z 518.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCPurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.28 (s, 1H), 10.34 (s, 1H),8.78 (s, 1H), 8.71 (s, 1H), 8.41 (s, 1H), 8.14-8.12 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H),7.67-7.65 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (s, 1H), 6.62 (s, 1H), 3.80 (s, 3H),2.76 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.35-2.32 (d, J=1.24 Hz, 6H).

Example 509: Synthesis ofN7-(4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-509

Synthesis of Compound 509.1.

Compound 509.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 299.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 21.12%). MS(ES): m/z 516.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 509.2.

Compound 509.2 was synthesized from 509.1 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:53.59%). MS(ES): m/z 602.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-509.

Compound I-509 was synthesized from 509.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 56.51%). MS(ES): m/z 518.59 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.81%, HPLCPurity: 99.51%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.57 (s, 1H), 9.76 (s, 1H),8.65 (s, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.05-8.03 (d, J=1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.90-7.88 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.49 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 2H), 6.55 (s, 1H), 3.80 (s, 3H),3.25 (s, 3H), 2.46-2.41 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 6H), 2.32-2.31 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 6H).

Example 510: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-510

Synthesis of Compound 510.1.

To a solution of 1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (5.0 g, 5.2 mmol, 1.0 eq) inacetonitrile (50 mL), N-Bromosuccinimide (13.0 g, 7.8 mmol, 1.5 eq) wasadded. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 18 h. After completionof the reaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into water andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain pure510.1 (2.6 g, 27.46%). MS(ES): m/z 176.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 510.2.

To compound 510.1 (2.6 g, 1.4 mmol, 1.5 eq) and compound 264.4 (2.9 g,0.99 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture of 1,4-dioxane (60 mL) and water (10mL), potassium carbonate (4.1 g, 2.9 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was degassed with argon for 15 min. Then,[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) complex withdicholoromethane (0.40 g, 0.04 mmol, 0.05 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to get the crude material.This was purified by column chromatography using 12% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 510.2 (2.3 g, 58.35%). MS(ES): m/z 266.35 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 510.3.

Compound 510.3 was synthesized from 510.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 23.39%). MS(ES): m/z 552.37 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 510.4.

Compound 510.4 was synthesized from 510.3 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:38.88%). MS(ES): m/z 639.47 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-510.

Compound I-510 was synthesized from 510.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 64.00%). MS(ES): m/z 554.62 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.61%, HPLCPurity: 97.8%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.60 (s, 1H), 10.05 (s, 1H),8.92 (s, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.06-7.96 (dd, J=4.0 Hz, 2H), 7.74 (s, 1H),7.62-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.25 (t, 1H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s,3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H).

Example 511: Synthesis ofN7-(4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-511

Synthesis of Compound 511.2.

Compound 511.2 was synthesized from 98.4 and 511.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 21.11%). MS(ES): m/z 516.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 511.3.

Compound 511.3 was synthesized from 511.2 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:45.05%). MS(ES): m/z 602.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-511.

Compound I-511 was synthesized from 511.3 using general procedure C(Yield: 69.75%). MS(ES): m/z 517.86 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCPurity: 98.20%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.52 (s, 1H), 9.86 (s, 1H),8.76 (s, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 8.03-7.95 (dd, 2H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.61 (s,1H), 7.44 (s, 1H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 6H), 2.31-2.24(d, 6H).

Example 512: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(4-(methoxymethyl)-5-methylthiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-512

Synthesis of Compound 512.7.

Compound 512.7 was synthesized from 500.6 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 27.79%). MS(ES): m/z 563.10 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 512.8.

Compound 512.8 was synthesized from 512.7 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 46.02%). MS(ES): m/z 611.75 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-512.

Compound I-512 was synthesized from 512.8 using general procedure C(Yield: 57.99%). MS(ES): m/z 527.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.98%, HPLCPurity: 95.23%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.55 (s, 1H), 10.64 (s, 1H),8.79 (s, 1H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 8.13-8.08 (m, 2H), 7.846-7.824 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 4.49 (s, 2H), 3.31 (s, 6H), 3.29 (s, 1H), 2.04-1.99 (d, J=18.8 Hz,6H), 0.78 (bs, 4H).

Example 513: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(5-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-513

Synthesis of Compound 513.1.

To a solution of 264.4 (2 g, 11.23 mmol, 1.0 eq) and2-bromo-5-methylthiazole (5 g, 16.85 mmol, 1.5 eq) in mixture of1,4-dioxane (16 mL) and water (4 mL), sodium carbonate (2.38 g, 22.46mmol, 2.0 eq) was added. Argon was purged through the reaction mixturefor 5 min. Then,[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (0.819 g,1.12 mmol, 0.1 eq) was added and again degassed for 5 min. Reactionmixture was stirred at 120° C. for 4 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material.This was purified by column chromatography using 12% ethyl acetate inhexane as eluant to obtain 513.1 (1.1 g, 36.49%). MS(ES): m/z 269.35[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 513.2.

Compound 513.2 was synthesized from 513.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 17.44%). MS(ES): m/z 555.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 513.3.

Compound 513.3 was synthesized from 6-aminopicolinonitrile and 513.2using general procedure B. (Yield: 48.34%). MS(ES): m/z 637.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-513.

Compound I-513 was synthesized from 513.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 69.13%). MS(ES): m/z 553.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.24%, HPLCPurity: 98.60%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.74 (s, 1H), 10.26 (s, 1H),9.09 (s, 1H), 8.42 (s, 1H), 8.27-8.25 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.07-8.05 (m,2H), 7.91-7.87 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (s, 1H), 7.50-7.48 (d, J=1.8 Hz,1H), 7.25 (s, 1H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 1.99 (s, 1H).

Example 514: Synthesis ofN5-(6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-yl)-N7-(4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-514

Synthesis of Compound 514.3

Compound 514.3 was synthesized from 514.1 and 514.2 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 50.70%). MS(ES): m/z 548.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-514.

Compound I-514 was synthesized from 514.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 49.66%). MS(ES): m/z 534.64 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCPurity: 95.74%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.24 (s, 1H), 9.01 (s, 1H),8.57 (s, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.05-8.03 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 7.87-7.85 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (s, 1H), 6.56 (s, 1H), 6.26 (s, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H),4.10-4.05 (m, 2H), 3.97-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 2.43(s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H).

Example 515: Synthesis of(R)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-yl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-515

Synthesis of Compound 515.2.

Compound 515.2 was synthesized from 13.4 and 325.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 19.97%). MS(ES): m/z 542.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 515.4.

Compound 515.4 was synthesized from 515.2 and6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-amine using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 42.02%). MS(ES): m/z 644.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-515.

Compound I-515 was synthesized from 515.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 48.10%). MS(ES): m/z 560.57 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.67%, HPLCPurity: 94.05%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.36 (s, 1H), 9.28 (s, 1H),8.65 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 7.83-781 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.70 (d,J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 6.33 (s, 1H), 4.71 (s, 2H), 4.07 (s, 2H), 3.96 (s, 2H),3.62 (s, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 1.92-1.89 (m, 2H), 1.66-1.64 (m, 4H),1.49-1.41 (m, 2H), 1.25 (s, 2H).

Example 516: Synthesis of(S)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-yl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-516

Synthesis of Compound 516.2.

Compound 516.2 was synthesized from 13.4 and 516.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 18.50%). MS(ES): m/z 542.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 516.4.

Compound 516.4 was synthesized from 516.2 and 516.3 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 34.30%). MS(ES): m/z 644.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-516.

Compound I-516 was synthesized from 516.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 66.14%). MS(ES): m/z 560.62 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.79%, HPLCPurity: 96.65%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 99%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):13.36 (s, 1H), 9.29 (s, 1H), 8.65 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 7.84-7.81 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.71 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.17-7.12 (d, J=16.8 Hz,2H), 6.34 (s, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 4.46-4.43 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 4.06 (s,3H), 3.98 (s, 2H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 1.92-1.89 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 1.623 (s,2H), 1.50-1.41 (m, 2H), 0.89-0.83 (m, 1H).

Example 517/518: Synthesis of(R)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-N5-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-517 and(S)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-N5-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-518

Synthesis of Compound I-517 and I-518.

Isomers of I-365 (0.080 g) were separated out using column (CHIRAL PAKAD-H 250×4.6 mm, 5 μM) 0.1 DEA in IPA as co-solvent with flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-517 (0.020 g). MS(ES):m/z 583.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC Purity: 98.46%, 1H NMR (DMSO,400 MHz): 13.64 (s, 1H), 10.15 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H), 8.25-8.22 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.92 (m, 2H), 7.84-7.82 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.68(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 7.37-7.31 (m, 1H), 4.48-4.45 (d, J=11.2Hz, 1H), 4.10-4.08 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 3.59 (s, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H),1.92-1.89 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 2H), 1.69 (s, 1H), 1.59 (s, 2H), 1.49-1.44 (s,2H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-518(0.025 g). MS(ES): m/z 583.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.0%, HPLC Purity:97.0%, ¹H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.64 (s, 1H), 10.15 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s,1H), 8.25-8.22 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.92 (m, 2H), 7.84-7.82 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.68 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 7.33-7.31 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 4.10-4.08 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 3.60 (s, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H),1.92-1.90 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 1.69 (s, 1H), 1.59 (s, 2H), 1.43 (s, 1H),1.25 (s, 2H).

Example 519: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-519

Synthesis of Compound 519.1.

Compound 519.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 299.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 35.08%). MS(ES): m/z 552.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 519.2.

Compound 519.2 was synthesized from 2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine and519.1 using general procedure B. (Yield: 48.96%). MS(ES): m/z 638.71[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-519.

Compound I-519 was synthesized from 519.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 59.29%). MS(ES): m/z 554.70 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.02%, HPLCPurity: 96.97%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.74 (s, 1H), 10.41 (s, 1H),8.91 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 8.11-8.09 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.90-7.88 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.26 (s, 1H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s,3H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H).

Example 536: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(5,5-dimethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-536

Synthesis of Compound 536.1.

Compound 536.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 601.4 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 35.79%). MS(ES): m/z 534.08 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 536.2.

Compound 536.2 was synthesized from 536.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 68.73%). MS(ES): m/z 582.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-536.

Compound I-536 was synthesized from 536.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 77.94%). MS(ES): m/z: 498.68 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.44%, Chiral HPLC: (51%, 49%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.49(s, 1H), 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.54 (s, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.89 (s, 1H),7.72-7.70 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.36-4.33 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 3.58-3.55 (d,J=11.6 Hz, 2H), 3.2 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.00 (s, 2H), 1.80 (s, 1H),1.58 (s, 2H), 1.09 (s, 3H), 0.87 (s, 3H), 0.78-0.76 (m, 4H).

Example 537: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1-cyclopropyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-537

Synthesis of Compound 537.1.

To a solution of 5-methyl-1H-pyrazole 1 (5 g, 60.90 mmol, 1.0 eq) in2,2-bipyridine (50 mL) was added cyclopropyltrifluoro-14-borane,potassium salt 1.1 (9 g, 60.90 mmol, 1 eq), copper acetate (22 g, 0.121mmol, 2 eq) at r.t. Reaction mixture heated at 70° C. for 18 hr. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred into water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Combined Organic layer dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 10% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 537.1 (3.2 g, 43.01%). MS(ES): m/z 123.17 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 537.2.

To a solution of 537.1 (3.2 g, 26.19 mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetonitrile (32mL) was added N-Bromosuccinimide (5.1 g, 28.85 mmol, 1.1 eq) at 0° C.Reaction mixture stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. Upon completion, reactionmixture was transferred into saturated bicarbonate solution andextracted with ethyl acetate. Combined Organic layer dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 537.2 (1.6 g, 30.38%). MS(ES): m/z202.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 537.3.

Compound 537.3 was synthesized from 537.2 and 288.4 using general methodA.

Synthesis of Compound 537.4.

To a solution of 537.3 (1.6 g, 7.96 mmol, 1 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (16 mL)and water(4 mL) was added 13.4 (2.36 g, 7.96 mmol, 1.0 eq), andpotassium phosphate (5 g, 23.88 mmol, 3 eq). The reaction mixture wasdegassed by argon for 30 min.[1,1′-Bisdiphenylphosphinoferrocene]palladium(II)dichloride CH₂Cl₂complex. (1.94 g, 2.38 mmol, 0.03 eq), was added into reaction mixtureand again reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. Furtherreaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 4 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture transferred into water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 537.4 (0.200 g, 23.00%). MS(ES): m/z 292.37[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 537.5.

Compound 537.5 was synthesized from 537.4 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 53.80%). MS(ES): m/z 626.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-537.

Compound I-537 was synthesized from 537.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 66.02%). MS(ES): m/z: 542.70 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.48%, HPLCpurity: 99.51%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.69 (s, 1H), 10.75 (s, 1H),8.78 (s, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 2H), 7.66 (s, 1H),7.19 (t, 1H), 3.60-3.57 (m, 1H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.06-2.03(m, 1H), 1.09-1.05 (m, 4H), 0.80-0.79 (m, 4H).

Example 538: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-538

Synthesis of Compound 538.1.

To a solution of 3-bromo-2-methoxyaniline (2 g, 9.90 mmol, 1.0 eq), in1,4-dioxane (70 mL) was added Bis(pinacolato)diboron (5 g, 19.80 mmol, 2eq), potassium acetate (2.4 g, 24.75 mmol, 2.5 eq). The reaction mixturewas degassed by argon for 30 min. [1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II)CH₂Cl₂ complex (0.242 g, 2.97 mmol, 0.03 eq) wasadded into the reaction mixture and again degassed by argon for 20 min.Further reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 5 hr. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture transferred into water and extracted withethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 8% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 538.1 (1.3 g, 52.72%). MS(ES): m/z 250.12 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 538.2.

To a solution of 5-bromo-1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole 1.2 (1 g, 6.17 mmol,1.0 eq), in 1,4-dioxane (16 mL) and water (4 mL) was added 538.1 (1.7 g,6.79 mmol, 1.1 eq), potassium phosphate (2.6 g, 12.34 mmol, 2.0 eq). Thereaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.[1,1′-Bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (0.602g, 0.925 mmol, 0.15 eq) was added into the reaction mixture and againdegassed by argon for 20 min. Further reaction mixture was stirred at100° C. for 1 hr. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferred intowater and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined,dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product.This was purified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in40% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 538.2 (0.400 g, 31.73%).MS(ES): m/z 205.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 538.3.

Compound 538.3 was synthesized from 538.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 39.45%). MS(ES): m/z 490.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 538.4.

Compound 538.4 was synthesized from 538.3 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 42.78%). MS(ES): m/z 573.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-538.

Compound I-538 was synthesized from 538.4 using general procedure C(Yield: 58.61%). MS(ES): m/z: 489.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.51 (s, 1H), 10.08 (s, 1H), 8.45(s, 1H), 8.25-8.23 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 7.89-7.85 (t, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.70 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.28 (m, 4H), 7.12 (t, 1H),3.77 (s, 3H), 3.44 (s, 3H).

Example 539: Synthesis of6-((7-((2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-539

Synthesis of Compound 539.1.

Compound 539.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 538.3 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 39.40%). MS(ES): m/z 454.93 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 539.2.

Compound 539.2 was synthesized from 539.1 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 53.58%). MS(ES): m/z 573.60 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-539.

Compound I-539 was synthesized from 539.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 54.61%). MS(ES): m/z: 453.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.91%, HPLCpurity: 95.60%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.40 (s, 1H), 9.93 (s, 1H),8.08 (s, 2H), 7.85-7.77 (m, 2H), 7.42-7.31 (m, 4H), 7.22-7.20 (d, J=6.0Hz, 1H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.46 (s, 3H), 2.51 (s, 3H).

Example 540: Synthesis of6-((7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-540

Synthesis of Compound 540.1.

Compound 540.1 was synthesized from 98.1 and 574.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 34.67%). MS (ES): m/z 454.93 [M+H]⁺

Synthesis of Compound 540.2.

Compound 540.2 was synthesized from 540.1 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure A. (Yield: 46.14%). MS (ES): m/z 537.60 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound I-540.

Compound I-540 was synthesized from 540.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 55.34%). MS(ES): m/z 453.48 [M+H]⁺. LCMS purity: 99.59%, HPLCpurity: 97.57%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.42 (s, 1H), 9.91 (s, 1H),8.13 (s, 1H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.83-7.79 (t, 1H), 7.62-7.58(t, 2H), 7.41-7.39 (d, 1H), 7.33-7.29 (t, 1H), 7.25 (s, 1H), 4.24 (s,3H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H).

Example 541: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((3-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-541

Synthesis of Compound 541.1.

A solution of 2-methoxy-3-nitrobenzamide 1 (7 g, 35.68 mmol, 1 eq) inDMAc dimethyl acetal (50 mL) was heated at 95° C. to obtain clearsolution. Reaction mixture was concentrated under reduce pressure. Tothe residue ethanol (140 mL) was added at 0° C. followed by addition ofacetic acid (40 mL) and hydrazine hydride (17.8 gm, 0.357 mmol, 10 eq).Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 4 h. Upon completion, reactionmixture was transferred into water to obtain solid precipitate, whichwas filtered, washed with water and dried well to obtain 541.1. (5 g,59.82%). MS(ES): m/z 235.22 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 541.2.

To a solution of 541.1 (5 g, 21.35 mmol, 1 eq) in Dimethylformamide (30mL) was added potassium carbonate (8.8 g, 63.82 mmol, 3 eq) at 0° C.Then methyl Iodide (3.94 g, 27.77 mmol, 1.3 eq) in Dimethylformamide (10mL) was added into the reaction mixture at 0° C. Further reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 14 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturetransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 30% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 541.2 (0.620 g,11.70%). MS(ES): m/z 249.24 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 541.3.

To a solution of 541.2 (0.620 g, 2.50 mmol, 1.0 eq) in ethanol (25 mL),10% Pd/C (0.200 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reactionmixture for 2-3 h at r.t. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filteredthrough celite-bed and washed with ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated invacuo to obtain 541.3 (0.520 g, 95.39%). MS(ES): m/z 219.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 541.4.

Compound 541.4 was synthesized from 541.3 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 29.50%). MS (ES): m/z 504.94 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 541.5.

Compound was synthesized from 541.4 and 6-aminopicolinonitrile usinggeneral procedure B. (Yield: 50.11%). MS (ES): m/z 587.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound I-541. Compound I-541 was synthesized from 541.5using general procedure C: 98.69%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.50 (s,1H), 10.08 (s, 1H), 8.44 (s, 1H), 8.24-8.22 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.84(t, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.68 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.44 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.38-7.32 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.26 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (t, 1H), 3.68(s, 3H), 3.44 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H).

Example 542: Synthesis of6-((7-((3-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-542

Synthesis of Compound 542.1.

Compound 542.1 was synthesized from 541.3 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 23.52%). MS (ES): m/z 468.96 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 542.2.

Compound 542.2 was synthesized from 542.2 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 50.99%). MS (ES): m/z 551.63 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound I-542. Compound I-542 was synthesized from 542.2using general procedure C. (Yield: 59.03%). [M+H]⁺ MS(ES): m/z: 467.67[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity: 98.61%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400MHz): 13.78 (s, 1H), 9.95 (s, 1H), 9.88 (s, 1H), 8.11-8.09 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 7.83-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.40-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.17-7.15 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.68 (s, 3H), 3.46 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H).

Example 543: Synthesis of6-((7-((2-methoxy-3-(4-methylthiazol-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-543

Synthesis of Compound 543.1.

Compound 543.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 320.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 22.98%). MS(ES): m/z 470.99 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 543.2.

Compound 543.2 was synthesized from 543.1 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 68.03%). MS(ES): m/z 553.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-543.

Compound I-543 was synthesized from 543.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 66.35%). MS(ES): m/z: 469.57 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.72%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.40 (s, 1H), 9.88 (s, 1H),8.20-8.15 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.01-7.99 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.80 (t,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.58 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (s, 2H), 7.35-7.31 (t,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (s, 1H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H).

Example 544: Synthesis of6-((2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-544

Synthesis of Compound 544.1.

To a solution of 288.3 (10 g, 45.85 mmol, 1 eq) in Dimethylformamide(100 mL) was added 2,3-dihydrofuran 1.1 (16 g, 229.24 mmol, 5 eq),potassium carbonate (19 g, 137.61 mmol, 3 eq), and triphenylphosphine(2.4 g, 9.17 mmol, 0.2 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed by argonfor 30 min. Palladium(II) acetate (1 g, 4.58 mmol, 0.1 eq), was addedinto reaction mixture and again reaction mixture was degassed by argonfor 30 min. Further reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 15 h.Upon completion, reaction mixture transferred into water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 544.1 (5.5 g, 50.13%). MS(ES): m/z 240.29 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 544.2.

To a solution of 544.1 (5 g, 20.90 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (90 mL), 10%Pd/C (0.400 g), Triethylamine (6.3 g, 62.76 mmol, 3 eq) was added.Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for 2-3 h at r.t. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed and washedwith ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 544.2 (3 g,59.50%). MS(ES): m/z 242.31 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 544.3.

Compound 544.3 was synthesized from 544.2 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 40.80%). MS (ES): m/z 492.00 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 544.4.

Compound 544.4 was synthesized from 544.3 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 39.13%). MS (ES): m/z 574.67 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-544.

Compound was synthesized using from 544.4 general procedure C. (Yield:80.56%). MS(ES): m/z: 490.45 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity:98.48%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 49.52% and 50.54%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400MHz): 12.52 (s, 1H), 9.95 (s, 1H), 8.64 (s, 1H), 7.99-7.97 (d, J=8.2 Hz,1H), 7.92-7.90 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.86-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.75-7.75 (m, 1H),7.54 (s, 1H), 7.42-7.40 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.92-4.88 (t, 1H), 4.05-4.00(m, 1H), 3.88-3.82 (m, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.38 (m, 1H),2.02-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.75 (m, 1H).

Example 545: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(2-methylthiazol-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-545

Synthesis of Compound 545.1.

Compound 545.1 was synthesized from 545.1a and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 29.06%). MS (ES): m/z 555.10 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 545.2.

Compound 545.2 was synthesized from 545.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 61.29%). MS (ES): m/z 603.6 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-545.

Compound I-545 was synthesized from 545.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 72.64%). MS(ES): m/z 519.6 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.29%, HPLCpurity: 98.46%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.70 (s, 1H), 10.78 (s, 1H),8.87 (s, 1H), 8.50 (s, 1H), 8.31-8.29 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.15-8.12 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.86-7.84 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (t, 1H), 3.26 (s, 3H),2.75 (s, 3H), 2.09 (s, 1H), 0.80 (s, 4H).

Example 546: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(6-ethynylpyridin-2-yl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-546

Synthesis of Compound 546.1.

To a solution of 6-bromopyridin-2-amine (10 g, 57.80 mmol, 1 eq) inTetrahydrofuran (50 mL), was added Bis(triphenylphosphine)palladiumchloride (1.2 g, 1.73 mmol, 0.03 eq), Copper iodide (0.550 g, 2.89 mmol,0.05 eq) at r.t. Reaction mixture was purged with Argon for 30-40 min.Triethyl amine (20 mL) was added dropwise into the reaction mixture at0° C. After 5 min, ethynyltrimethylsilane (6.75 g, 68.72 mmol, 1.18 eq)was added dropwise into the reaction mixture at 0° C. Reaction mixturestirred at r.t. for 16 hr. Upon completion, reaction mixture wasfiltered through Alumina-bed and washed with tetrahydrofuran. Filtratewas concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ toobtain pure 546.1 (10 g, 90.91%). MS(ES): m/z 191.32 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 546.2.

To a solution of 546.1 (2.2 g, 11.56 mmol, 1 eq) in 20% potassiumhydroxide in MeOH (230 mL) was added water (500 mL). Further reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 4 hr. Upon completion, reaction mixturetransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by trituration with pentane to obtainpure 546.2 (1 g, 73.33%). MS(ES): m/z 119.14 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 546.3.

Compound 546.3 was synthesized from 546.2 and 2-(methylsulfonyl)anilineusing general procedure A. (Yield: 11.99%). MS (ES): m/z 457.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 546.4.

Compound 546.4 was synthesized from 546.3 and 546.2 using generalprocedure B. (Yield 31.81%). MS (ES): m/z 539.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-546.

Compound I-546 was synthesized from 546.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 67.16%). MS(ES): m/z: 455.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.67 (s, 1H), 10.03 (s, 1H),8.95 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.95 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.81(m, 2H), 7.73-7.69 (t, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 7.24(s, 1H), 7.11-7.08 (t, 1H), 4.34 (s, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H).

Example 547: Synthesis ofN5-(6-ethynylpyridin-2-yl)-2-methyl-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-547

Synthesis of Compound 547.1.

Compound 547.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 2-(methylsulfonyl)anilineusing general procedure A. (Yield: 23.79%). MS (ES): m/z 421.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 547.2.

Compound 547.2 was synthesized from 547.1 and 546.2 using generalprocedure B to obtain 1.4. (Yield: 31.11%). MS (ES): m/z 503.59 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-547.

Compound I-547 was synthesized 547.2 using general procedure C. (Yield:64.67%). MS(ES): m/z: 419.62 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.12%, HPLC purity:98.60%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.42 (s, 1H), 10.13 (s, 1H),8.01-7.99 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.85-7.82 (m, 1H), 7.77-7.75 (m, 2H),7.73-7.69 (m, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.48 (s, 1H), 7.10 (s, 1H), 4.33 (s,1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 1.11-1.07 (m, 1H).

Example 548/549 Synthesis of(S)—N-(7-((2-(N,S-dimethylsulfonimidoyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-548 andN-(7-((2-(N,S-dimethylsulfonimidoyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-549

Synthesis of Compound I-548 and I-549.

Isomers of I-328 (0.105 g) were separated out using column CHIRALPAKAD-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and 0.1% D EA_HEX_IPA-MEOH (50-50) flow rate of4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-548 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z: 399.62 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.93%, HPLC purity: 99.67%, ChiralHPLC Purity: 99.51%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.45 (s, 1H), 10.56 (s,1H), 9.67 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.87-7.85 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.74(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.22 (s, 1H), 3.10 (s, 3H), 2.68(s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.00 (s, 1H), 0.81-0.76 (m, 4H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-549 (0.028 g). MS(ES):m/z: 399.57 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.16%, HPLC purity: 98.90%, ChiralHPLC Purity: 99.78%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.44 (s, 1H), 10.56 (s,1H), 9.68 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.87-7.85 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.74(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 7.22 (s, 1H), 3.10 (s, 3H), 2.68 (s,3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.01 (s, 1H), 0.89-0.76 (m, 4H).

Example 550/551: Synthesis of(S)—N-(7-((4-(5,5-dimethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-550 and(R)—N-(7-((4-(5,5-dimethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-551

Synthesis of Compound I-550 and I-551.

Isomers of I-536 (0.090 g) were separated out using column CHIRALPAKAD-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and 0.1% DEA in MeOH, flow rate of 4 mL/min toget pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a was concentratedin vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-550 (0.030 g). MS(ES): m/z: 498.63[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.49%, HPLC purity 97.16%, Chiral HPLC: (100%), 1HNMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.49 (s, 1H), 10.57 (s, 1H), 8.54 (s, 1H), 7.95(s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.71 (s, 2H), 4.35-4.33 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),3.58-3.55 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 2.00 (s, 2H),1.80 (s, 1H), 1.58 (s, 2H), 1.09 (s, 3H), 0.87 (s, 3H), 0.77-0.76 (m,4H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-551(0.035 g). MS(ES): m/z: 498.63 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity99.91%, Chiral HPLC: (100%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.59 (s, 1H),10.55 (s, 1H), 8.54 (s, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.70 (s, 2H),4.35-4.33 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 3.58-3.55 (d, J=12 Hz, 2H), 3.19 (s, 3H),2.48 (s, 3H), 1.99 (s, 2H), 1.77 (s, 1H), 1.58 (s, 2H), 1.08 (s, 3H),0.87 (s, 3H), 0.77-0.75 (m, 4H).

Example 552: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-fluoro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-552

Synthesis of Compound 552.1.

To a solution of 2,4-difluoro-1-nitrobenzene (5 g, 31.43 mmol, 1.0 eq)in MeOH (20 mL) was added Pyridine (6.2 g, 78.6 mmol, 2.5 eq) at r.t.Sodiumthiomethoxide (8.3 g, 34.59 mmol, 1.1 eq) in MeOH (10 mL) solutionwas added dropwise into the reaction mixture at 0° C. The reaction wasstirred at 0° C. for 15 min. Upon completion, reaction mixture wastransferred into ice cold water to obtain precipitate which wasfiltered, washed with water and dried well to obtained 552.1 (5 g,84.99%). MS(ES): m/z 188.19 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 552.2.

To a solution of 552.1 (2 g, 10.68 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (90 mL), 10%Pd/C (1.5 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for2-3 hr at r.t. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered throughcelite-bed and washed with ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuoto obtain 552.2 (0.8 g, 47.63%). MS(ES): m/z 158.21 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 552.3.

Compound 552.3 was synthesized from 552.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 36.37%). MS(ES): m/z 443.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 552.4.

To a solution 552.3 (0.200 g, 451.51 mmol, 1 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) wasallowed to r.t. Meta-Chloroperbenzoic acid (0.271 g, 1.58 mmol, 3.5 eq)was added slowly to the reaction mixture at 0° C. The reaction mixturewas stirred at r.t. for 3 hr. After completion of reaction, the reactionmixture was transferred into saturated NaHCO₃ solution and extractedwith CH₂Cl₂. Combined Organic layer dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentratedin vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 30% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 552.4 (0.140 g, 65.28%). MS(ES): m/z 475.88 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 552.5.

Compound 552.5 was synthesized from 552.4 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 33.46%). MS(ES): m/z 558.55 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-552.

Compound I-552 was synthesized from 552.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 57.81%). MS(ES): m/z: 474.52 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.70%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.62 (s, 1H), 10.14 (s, 1H),8.72 (s, 1H), 8.12-8.10 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.86 (m, 2H), 7.77-7.69(m, 2H), 7.48-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.22 (t, 1H), 3.29 (s, 3H).

Example 553: Synthesis of6-((7-((4-fluoro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-553

Synthesis of Compound 553.1.

Compound 553.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 552.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 38.68%). MS(ES): m/z 407.90 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 553.2.

To a solution 553.1 (0.220 g, 540.67 mmol, 1 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) wasallowed to r.t. Meta-Chloroperbenzoic acid (0.325 g, 1.89 mmol, 3.5 eq)was added slowly to the reaction mixture at 0° C. The reaction mixturewas stirred at r.t. for 3 hr. After completion of reaction, the reactionmixture was transferred into saturated NaHCO₃ solution and extractedwith CH₂Cl₂. Combined Organic layer dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentratedin vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 30% ethyl acetate in MeOH toobtain pure 553.2. (0.170 g, 71.64%). MS(ES): m/z 439.90 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 553.3.

Compound 553.3 was synthesized from 553.2 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 29.70%). MS(ES): m/z 522.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-553.

Compound I-553 was synthesized using from 553.3 general procedure C.(Yield: 51.67%). [M+H]⁺. MS(ES): m/z: 438.44 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%,HPLC purity: 96.91%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.45 (s, 1H), 9.98 (s,1H), 7.99-7.97 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.85-7.81 (t, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.74-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.42 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.27(s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H).

Example 554: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-554

Synthesis of Compound 554.1.

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-methoxyaniline 1 (3 g, 14.85 mmol, 1 eq) inDioxane (30 mL) was added4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (5.65 g,22.27 mmol, 1.5 eq) and potassium carbonate (6.14 g, 44.55 mmol, 3 eq).The reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. DCM[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (0.363 g,4.45 mmol, 0.03 eq), was added into reaction mixture and again reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. Further reaction mixture wasstirred at 120° C. for 4 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturetransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 554.1 (2.1 g,56.77%). MS(ES): m/z 250.12 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 554.2.

To a solution of 554.1 (1 g, 4.01 mmol, 1 eq) in Dioxane (20 mL) andwater (3 mL) was added 3-bromo-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (1.4 g, 8.03mmol, 2 eq), and potassium carbonate (1.7 g, 12.0 mmol, 3 eq). Thereaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. DCM[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (0.327 g,4.01 mmol, 0.1 eq), was added into reaction mixture and again reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. Further reaction mixture wasstirred at 120° C. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturetransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 554.2 (0.500 g,57.33%). MS(ES): m/z 218.27 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 554.3.

Compound 554.3 was synthesized from 554.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 51.24%). MS (ES): m/z 503.95 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 554.4.

Compound 554.4 was synthesized from 554.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 31.00%). MS (ES): m/z 552.60 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound I-554. Compound I-554 was synthesized from 554.4using general procedure C. (Yield: 78.08%). MS(ES): m/z: 468.55 [M+H]⁺,LCMS purity: 96.05%, HPLC purity: 97.00%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):10.54 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.41 (s, 1H),7.37 (s, 2H), 7.27-7.22 (m, 2H), 3.79 (s, 6H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.00 (bs,1H), 0.78-0.75 (m, 4H).

Example 555: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-555

Synthesis of Compound 555.1.

Compound 555.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 554.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 51.47%). MS (ES): m/z 567.97 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 555.2.

Compound 555.2 was synthesized from 555.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 53.52%). MS (ES): m/z 516.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound I-555. Compound I-555 was synthesized from 555.2using general procedure C t. (Yield: 91.92%). MS(ES): m/z: 432.54[M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.69%, HPLC purity: 97.02%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400MHz): 12.37 (s, 1H), 10.42 (s, 1H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.55 (s,1H), 7.46-7.44 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.23 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 3.91 (s, 3H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 0.85 (s,1H), 0.78-0.74 (m, 4H).

Example 556: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-556

Synthesis of Compound 556.1.

To a solution of 3-fluoro-2-methoxyaniline (5 g, 35.42 mmol, 1.0 eq), inAcetic acid (40 mL) was added Bromine (4.5 g, 28.33 mmol, 0.8 eq) inAcetic acid (20 mL) dropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred for 30min at r.t. After completion of reaction, precipitated solid filteredout and washed with Acetic acid. Crude material was suspended in waterand basified with potassium hydroxide solution and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 15% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 556.1 (2.9 g, 37.20%). MS(ES): m/z 221.04 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 556.2.

To a solution of 556.1 (2.9 g, 13.18 mmol, 1.0 eq), in 1,4-dioxane (90mL) was added4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) 1.2 (3.65 g,14.37 mmol, 1.09 eq) and potassium acetate (3.87 g, 39.54 mmol, 3.0 eq).The reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II)CH₂Cl₂complex (0.537 g, 6.59 mmol, 0.05 eq) was added into the reactionmixture and again degassed by argon for 20 min. Further reaction mixturewas stirred at 100° C. for 16 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturetransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 8% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 556.2 (0.600 g,17.04%). MS(ES): m/z 268.11 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 556.3.

To a solution of 556.2 (0.600 g, 2.25 mmol, 1.0 eq), in 1,4-dioxane (12mL) and water (1.2 mL) was added 3-bromo-1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol (0.433g, 2.47 mmol, 1.1 eq), Cs₂CO₃ (1.5 g, 4.50 mmol, 2.0 eq). The reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) CH₂Cl₂complex (0.275 g, 3.37 mmol, 0.15 eq) was added into the reactionmixture and again degassed by argon for 20 min. Further reaction mixturewas stirred at 100° C. for 6 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturetransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 40% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 556.3 (0.250 g,47.31%). MS(ES): m/z 236.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 556.4.

Compound 556.4 was synthesized from 13.4 and 556.3 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 37.10%). MS(ES): m/z 521.94 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 556.5.

Compound 556.5 was synthesized from 556.4 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 51.83%). MS(ES): m/z 570.659 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-556.

Compound I-556 was synthesized from 556.5 using general procedure C(Yield: 55.21%). MS(ES): m/z: 486.62 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.97%, HPLCpurity: 95.08%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.48 (s, 1H), 10.58 (s, 1H),8.44 (s, 1H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.58 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.23 (m, 1H), 7.17 (t,1H), 3.85 (s, 6H), 2.01 (s, 4H), 1.23 (s, 1H), 0.77-0.74 (bs, 4H).

Example 557: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-557

Synthesis of Compound 557.1.

Compound 557.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 556.3 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 35.40%). MS(ES): m/z 485.96 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 557.2.

Compound 557.2 was synthesized from 557.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 51.50%). MS(ES): m/z 534.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-557.

Compound I-557 was synthesized from 557.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 62.85%). [M+H]⁺ MS(ES): m/z: 450.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.91%,HPLC purity: 95.08%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.54 (s, 1H), 10.48 (s,1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.78 (s, 1H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.23 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.16-7.12 (s, 1H), 3.85 (s, 6H), 2.01 (s, 6H), 1.11-1.0 (m, 1H),0.73 (m, 4H).

Example 558: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-558

Synthesis of Compound 558.1.

To a solution of 2-bromo-thiazole (0.600 g, 3.66 mmol, 1 eq) in1,4-dioxane (6 mL) and water (4 mL) was added 320.2 (1.8 g, 7.32 mmol, 2eq), and potassium phosphate (2.32 g, 10.97 mmol, 3 eq). The reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.[1,1′-Bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (0.071g, 1.09 mmol, 0.03 eq), was added into reaction mixture and againreaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. Further reactionmixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. Upon completion, reactionmixture transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatography andcompound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 558.1(0.400 g, 53.01%). MS(ES): m/z 207.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 558.2.

Compound 558.2 was synthesized from 558.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 58.93%). MS (ES): m/z 492.94 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 558.3.

Compound 558.3 was synthesized from 558.2 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 35.67%). MS (ES): m/z 575.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-558.

Compound I-558 was synthesized from 558.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 62.48%). MS(ES): m/z: 491.53 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.73%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.50 (s, 1H), 10.03 (s, 1H),8.65 (s, 1H), 8.37-8.35 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.16-8.14 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),8.01-8.01 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.55-7.54 (d, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 7.44-7.43 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.34 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t,1H), 6.81 (s, 1H), 3.77 (s, 3H).

Example 559: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-559

Synthesis of Compound 559.1.

Compound 559.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 582.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 34.66%). MS (ES): m/z 485.02 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 559.2.

Compound 559.2 was synthesized from 559.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 36.35%). MS (ES): m/z 533.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-559.

Compound I-559 was synthesized from 559.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 61.82%). MS(ES): m/z: 449.55 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.47 (s, 1H), 10.47 (s, 1H),7.86 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.52 (s, 1H), 7.48-7.46 (s, 1H), 7.42-7.39(s, 1H), 3.95 (s, 3H), 2.67 (s, 1H), 2.44 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.32(s, 3H), 0.83-0.74 (bs, 4H).

Example 560: Synthesis ofN-(2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(1,4,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-560

Synthesis of Compound 560.1.

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-(methylsulfonyl)-1-nitrobenzene (1 g, 3.57mmol, 1 eq) in Dioxane (10 mL) was added Bispinacolatodiborane (0.997 g,3.92 mmol, 1.1 eq), and potassium Acetate (1.05 g, 10.71 mmol, 3 eq).The reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. DCM[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (0.116 g,1.42 mmol, 0.04 eq), was added into reaction mixture and again reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. Further reaction mixture wasstirred at 100° C. for 5 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturetransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 560.1 (0.520 g,44.52%). MS(ES): m/z 328.16 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 560.2.

To a solution of 3-iodo-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (2 g, 9.01 mmol, 1 eq)in Dioxane (16 mL) and water (4 mL) was added 560.1 (2.95 g, 9.01 mmol,1 eq), and potassium carbonate (3.73 g, 27.02 mmol, 3 eq). The reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. DCM[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (0.367 g,4.5 mmol, 0.05 eq), was added into reaction mixture and again reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. Further reaction mixture wasstirred at 100° C. for 4 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturetransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 560.2 (1.3 g,48.87%). MS(ES): m/z 296.31 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 560.3.

To a solution of 560.2 (1.3 g, 4.40 mmol, 1.0 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (20 mL) wasadded Bromine (0.846 g, 5.28 mmol, 1.2 eq) at 0° C. Reaction mixture wasstirred for 2 h at r.t. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferredinto water and basified with NaHCO₃ solution and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain 560.3 (1.1 g, 66.78%). MS(ES): m/z375.24 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 560.4.

To a solution of 560.3 (1.1 g, 2.94 mmol, 1 eq) in Dimethylformamide (20mL) was added Trimethylboroxine (0.735 g, 5.9 mmol, 2 eq), and potassiumcarbonate (2 g, 14.70 mmol, 5 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed byargon for 30 min. 1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (0.107 g, 1.47mmol, 0.05 eq), was added into reaction mixture and again reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. Further reaction mixture wasstirred at 100° C. for 3 hr. Upon completion, reaction mixturetransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 560.4 (0.550 g,60.49%). MS(ES): m/z 310.34 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 560.5.

To a solution of 560.4 (5 g, 20.90 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (15 mL), 10%Pd/C (0.200 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixturefor 2-3 hr at r.t. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filteredthrough celite-bed and washed with ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated invacuo to obtain 560.5 (0.200 g, 40.27%). MS(ES): m/z 280.36 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 560.6.

Compound 560.6 was synthesized from 560.5 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 27.04%). MS (ES): m/z 530.06 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 560.7.

Compound 560.7 was synthesized from 560.6 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 73.26%). MS (ES): m/z 578.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-560.

Compound I-560 was synthesized from 506.7 using general procedure C.(Yield: 73.15%). MS(ES): m/z: 494.61 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.56%, HPLCpurity: 98.43%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.50 (s, 1H), 10.58 (s, 1H),8.59 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 8.02-7.95 (m, 2H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 3.79 (s,3H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 2.00 (s,1H), 0.78-0.76 (m, 4H).

Example 561: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(3,5-dimethylfuran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-561

Synthesis of Compound 561.1.

To a solution of 1,2,3-tribromopropane (25 g, 89.04 mmol, 1.0 eq) inDimethyl sulfoxide (120 mL) was added ethyl 3-oxobutanoate (46.56 g,356.14 mmol, 4 eq), potassium carbonate (24.64 g, 178.5 mmol, 2 eq) atr.t. Reaction mixture heated at 80° C. for 16 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred into water and extracted with ethylacetate. Combined Organic layer dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 10% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 561.1 (1 g, 73.45%). MS(ES): m/z 169.19 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 561.2.

To a solution of 561.1 (1 g, 65.40 mmol, 1.0 eq) in ethanol (100 mL) andwater (40 mL) was added sodium hydroxide (7.85 g, 196.4 mmol, 3 eq) atr.t. Reaction mixture heated at 80° C. for 2 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo, transferred into water. ThepH of the solution was adjusted to neutral using 10% HCl to obtainprecipitate which was filtered and dried well to obtain 561.2 (6.2 g,67.65%). MS(ES): m/z 141.14 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 561.3.

To a solution of 561.2 (6.2 g, 44.24 mmol, 1.0 eq) in carbontetrachloride (100 mL) was added N-Bromosuccinimide (11.75 g, 66.42mmol, 1.5 eq), Azobisisobutyronitrile (0.363 g, 2.2 mmol, 0.05 eq) atr.t. Reaction mixture heated at 90° C. for 4 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred into water and extracted with ethylacetate. Combined Organic layer dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 5% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 561.3 (2.2 g, 22.70%). MS(ES): m/z 220.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 561.4.

To a solution 561.3 (2.2 g, 10.04 mmol, 1 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (32 mL) andwater(8 mL) was added 288 (4.48 g, 15.07 mmol, 1.5 eq), and potassiumcarbonate (3.97 g, 30.13 mmol, 3 eq). The reaction mixture was degassedby argon for 30 min. [1,1′-Bisdiphenylphosphinoferrocene]palladium(II)dichloride CH₂Cl₂ complex (0.246 g, 3.0 mmol, 0.03 eq), was added intoreaction mixture and again reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30min. Further reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 4 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture transferred into water and extracted withethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 1.6 (1 g, 32.19%). MS(ES): m/z 310.34 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 561.5.

To a solution of 561.4 (0.700 g, 2.26 mmol, 1.0 eq) in Quinoline (2 mL)was added copper powder (0.140 g, 2.22 mmol, 1 eq) at r.t. Reactionmixture heated at 260° C. for 30 min. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography using neat CH₂Cl₂ as eluent to pure 561.5 (0.350g, 58.29%). MS(ES): m/z 266.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 561.6.

Compound 561.6 was synthesized from 98.4 and using general procedure A(Yield: 22.08%). MS(ES): m/z 516.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 561.7.

Compound 561.7 was synthesized from 561.6 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 48.12%). MS(ES): m/z 564.67 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-561.

Compound I-561 was synthesized from 561.7 using general procedure C.(Yield: 73.46%). MS(ES): m/z: 480.55 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.19%, HPLCpurity: 98.32%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.211 (s, 1H), 10.73 (s, 1H),8.60 (s, 1H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.94-7.88 (m, 2H), 7.74-7.72 (d, J=0.8 Hz,1H), 6.17 (s, 1H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s,3H), 2.02-1.99 (m, 1H), 0.80-0.78 (m, 4H).

Example 562: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1-cyclopropyl-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-562

Synthesis of Compound 562.1.

Compound 562.1 was synthesized from 537.3 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 29.90%). MS(ES): m/z 542.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 562.2.

Compound 562.2 was synthesized from 562.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 54.22%). MS(ES): m/z 590.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-562.

Compound I-562 was synthesized from 562.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 62.80%). MS(ES): m/z: 506.73 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.44%, HPLCpurity: 96.73%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.49 (s, 1H), 10.58 (s, 1H),8.60 (s, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.79 (s, 2H), 7.67 (s, 1H),3.59 (s, 1H), 3.34 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s, 6H), 2.02 (s, 1H), 1.09-1.07 (m,4H), 0.79 (m, 4H).

Example 563: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(4-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrothiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-563

Synthesis of Compound 563.1.

Compound 563.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 351.4 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 21.19%). MS(ES): m/z 571.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 563.2.

Compound was synthesized from 563.1 and 2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amineusing general procedure B. (Yield: 52.08%). MS(ES): m/z 657.77 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-563.

Compound I-563 was synthesized from 563.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 49.70%). [M+H]⁺. MS(ES): m/z: 573.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity:95.70%, HPLC purity: 95.00%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.75 (s, 1H),10.02 (s, 1H), 9.04 (s, 1H), 8.29 (s, 1H), 8.03-7.97 (m, 2H), 7.66 (m,2H), 7.19 (t, 1H), 3.34 (s, 2H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.34 (s,3H), 1.42 (s, 6H).

Example 564: Synthesis ofN7-(4-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrothiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-564

Synthesis of Compound 564.1.

Compound 564.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 351.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 25.45%). MS (ES): m/z 535.09 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 564.2.

Compound 564.2 was synthesized from 564.1 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure. (Yield: 44.45%).MS (ES): m/z 621.79 [M+H].

Synthesis of Compound I-564.

Compound I-564 was synthesized from 564.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 70.90%). [M+H]⁺ MS(ES): m/z: 537.67 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%,HPLC purity: 99.32%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.59 (s, 1H), 9.90 (s,1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.01-7.95 (m, 2H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.50(s, 1H), 4.12 (s, 1H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 3.19 (s, 1H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.43(s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 1.42 (s, 6H).

Example 565: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(4-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrothiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-565

Synthesis of Compound 565.1.

Compound 565.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 351.4 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 21.19%). MS(ES): m/z 571.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 565.2.

Compound 565.2 was synthesized from 565.1 and5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield: 53.82%).MS(ES): m/z 657.77 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-565.

Compound I-565 was synthesized from 565.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 51.80%). [M+H]⁺. MS(ES): m/z: 573.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity:99.33%, HPLC purity: 95.78%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.65 (s, 1H),9.87 (s, 1H), 9.03 (s, 2H), 8.29 (s, 1H), 8.04-7.95 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H),7.59 (s, 1H), 7.23 (t, 1H), 3.35 (s, 2H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 6H),1.38 (s, 6H).

Example 566: Synthesis ofN7-(4-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrothiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-566

Synthesis of Compound 566.1.

Compound 566.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 351.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 25.45%). MS (ES): m/z 535.09 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 566.2.

Compound 566.2 was synthesized from 566.1 and5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield: 30.11%).MS (ES): m/z 621.79 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-566.

Compound I-566 was synthesized from 566.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 66.10%). MS(ES): m/z: 537.60 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.82%, HPLCpurity: 96.46%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.49 (s, 1H), 9.64 (s, 1H),8.92-8.90 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 2H), 7.57 (s, 1H),3.30 (s, 6H), 2.46 (s, 2H), 2.38 (s, 6H), 1.41 (s, 6H).

Example 567: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrothiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-567

Synthesis of Compound 567.1.

Compound 567.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 351.4 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 21.19%). MS(ES): m/z 571.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 567.2.

Compound 567.2 was synthesized from 567.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 64.50%). MS(ES): m/z 619.72 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-567.

Compound I-567 was synthesized from 567.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 53.05%). [M+H]⁺. MS(ES): m/z: 535.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity:95.77%, HPLC purity: 96.36%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.76 (s, 1H),10.84 (s, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.25-8.20 (m, 1H), 8.02-7.99(m, 1H), 7.86-7.84 (m, 1H), 7.26 (t, 1H), 3.52 (s, 2H), 3.29 (s, 3H),2.05 (s, 1H), 1.41 (s, 6H), 0.81 (bs, 4H).

Example 568: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrothiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-568

Synthesis of Compound 368.1.

Compound 368.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 351.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 25.45%). MS (ES): m/z 535.09 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 368.2

Compound 368.2 was synthesized from 368.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 45.83%). MS (ES): m/z 583.74 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-368.

Compound I-368 was synthesized from 368.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 74.02%). MS(ES): m/z: 499.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.15%, HPLCpurity: 98.32%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.57 (s, 1H), 10.66 (s, 1H),8.82 (s, 1H), 8.22 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 7.98-7.96 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.82-7.80 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 3.17 (s, 2H), 2.48(s, 3H), 2.00 (s, 1H), 1.40 (s, 6H), 0.78 (bs, 4H).

Example 569/570: Synthesis of(R)-6-((2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-569 and(S)-6-((2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-570

Synthesis of Compound I-569 and I-570.

Isomers of 1-544 (0.095 g) were separated out using column CHIRALPAKAD-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and 0.1% D EA_HEX_IPA-MEOH (50-50) flow rate of4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-569 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z: 490.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity: 99.26%, Chiral HPLCPurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.48 (s, 1H), 10.16 (s, 1H),8.64 (m, 1H), 7.96-7.77 (m, 5H), 7.48-7.44 (m, 2H), 4.95-4.91 (t, J=15.8Hz, 1H), 4.06-4.01 (m, 1H), 3.89-3.84 (m, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 2.61 (s,3H), 2.42-2.32 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.78-1.71 (m, 1H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-570 (0.027 g). MS(ES):m/z 490.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.76%, HPLC Purity: 97.57%, ChiralHPLC: (95.96%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 12.49 (s, 1H), 9.96 (s, 1H),8.66 (s, 1H), 7.99-7.97 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.90 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.86-7.75 (m, 3H), 7.58 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.41 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.92-4.89(t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.06-4.00 (m, 1H), 3.88-3.83 (m, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H),2.48 (s, 3H), 2.40-2.32 (m, 1H), 2.02-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.70 (m, 1H).

Example 571: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(5,5-difluorotetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-571

Synthesis of Compound 571.1.

Compound 571.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 616.7 using generalprocedure A to obtain 2.0. (Yield: 30.49%). MS (ES): m/z 577.99 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 571.2.

Compound 571.2 was synthesized from 571.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 77.29%). MS (ES): m/z 626.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-571.

Compound I-571 was synthesized from 571.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 97.09%). MS(ES): m/z: 542.55 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.91%, HPLCpurity: 96.91%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 49.80% and 48.78%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6,400 MHz): 13.68 (s, 1H), 10.76 (s, 1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 7.92(s, 1H), 7.80-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.26 (t, 1H), 4.72-4.69 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),4.09 (s, 1H), 3.90-3.79 (m, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 2H), 2.20-2.19(d, 1H), 2.06-2.03 (t, 1H), 1.81-1.75 (m, 1H), 0.79 (bs, 4H).

Example 572: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(5,5-difluorotetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-572

Synthesis of Compound 572.1.

Compound 572.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 616.7 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 30.63%). MS (ES): m/z 542.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 572.2.

Compound 572.2 was synthesized from 572.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 73.13%). MS (ES): m/z 590.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-572.

Compound I-572 was synthesized from 572.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 97.20%). MS(ES): m/z: 506.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.02%, HPLCpurity: 96.81%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.49 (s, 1H), 10.58 (s, 1H),8.58 (s, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.77-7.69 (m, 2H), 4.69-4.67(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.12-4.06 (m, 1H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 3.17 (s, 2H), 2.49(s, 3H), 2.30-2.14 (m, 4H), 0.76 (bs, 4H).

Example 573: Synthesis of6-((7-((2-methoxy-3-(thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-573

Synthesis of Compound 573.1.

Compound 573.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 558.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 31.38%). MS (ES): m/z 456.96 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 573.2.

Compound 573.2 was synthesized from 573.1 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 55.02%). MS (ES): m/z 539.63 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-573.

Compound I-573 was synthesized from 573.2 using general procedure(Yield: 63.81%). MS(ES): m/z: 455.57 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.75%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.50 (s, 1H), 9.88 (s, 1H),8.21-8.19 (m, 2H), 8.06-8.00 (m, 2H), 7.87-7.80 (m, 2H), 7.61-7.59 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.02 (s, 1H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s,3H).

Example 574: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-574

Synthesis of Compound 574.1.

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-methyl-2H-1,2,3-triazole (0.500 g, 3.09 mmol,1 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (6 mL) and water (4 mL) was added 320.1 (0.845 g,3.40 mmol, 1.5 eq), and potassium phosphate (1.97 g, 9.31 mmol, 3 eq).The reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. [1,1′-Pd₂(dba)₃(0.085 g, 9.31 mmol, 0.03 eq), was added into reaction mixture and againreaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. Further reactionmixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. Upon completion, reactionmixture transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatography andcompound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 574.1(0.300 g, 47.59%). MS(ES): m/z 205.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 574.2.

Compound 574.2 was synthesized from 574.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 35.07%). MS (ES): m/z 490.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 574.3.

Compound 574.2 was synthesized from 574.2 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 53.48%). MS (ES): m/z 573.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-574.

Compound I-574 was synthesized from 574.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 70.33%). [M+H]⁺ MS(ES): m/z: 489.45 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.59%,HPLC purity: 98.21%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.51 (s, 1H), 10.06 (s,1H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 8.28-8.26 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.84(t, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.68 (d, J=, 1H), 7.55-7.53 (d, J=, 1H),7.45-7.43 (d, J=, 1H), 7.34-7.30 (t, J=, 1H), 7.22 (s, 1H), 7.08 (s,1H), 4.24 (s, 3H), 3.65 (s, 3H).

Example 575: Synthesis of3-isopropyl-6-((2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-575

Synthesis of Compound 575.1.

To a solution of 6-aminopicolinonitrile (3 g, 25.18 mmol, 1.0 eq) inacetonitrile (30 mL) was added N-Bromosuccinimide (9 g, 50.42 mmol, 2.0eq) at r.t. Reaction mixture was stirred for 2 h at r.t. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture transferred into water and extracted withethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 15% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 575.1 (2.1 g, 42.11%). MS(ES): m/z 199.02 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 575.2.

To a solution of 575.1 (2.1 g, 10.60 mmol, 1 eq) in Toluene (16 mL) andwater (4 mL) was added Isopropenylboronic acid (1.12 g, 12.72 mmol, 1.2eq), potassium carbonate (4.4 g, 31.81 mmol, 3 eq), Triphenylphosphine(0.214 g, 2.12 mmol, 0.2 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed by argonfor 30 min. Palladium(II) acetate (0.237 g, 1.06 mmol, 0.1 eq), wasadded into reaction mixture and again degassed by argon for 30 min.Further reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 5 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture transferred into water and extracted withethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 575.2 (1.35 g, 79.97%). MS(ES): m/z 160.19 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 575.3.

To a solution of 575.2 (1.35 g, 8.48 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (15 mL), 10%Pd/C (0.100 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixturefor 2-3 hr at r.t. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filteredthrough celite-bed and washed with ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated invacuo to obtain 575.3 (1.1 g, 80.46%). MS(ES): m/z 162.21 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 575.4.

Compound 575.4 was synthesized from 575.3 and 544.3 using generalprocedure B to obtain 2.1. (Yield: 65.72%). MS (ES): m/z 616.75 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-575.

Compound I-575 was synthesized from 575.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 92.66%). MS(ES): m/z: 532.60 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.17%, HPLCpurity: 96.25%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 41.56% and 58.18%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6,400 MHz): 12.45 (s, 1H), 9.87 (s, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 7.93-7.91 (d, J=8.3Hz, 2H), 7.86-7.84 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 2H), 7.79-7.71 (m, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H),4.92-4.88 (m, 1H), 4.05-4.00 (m, 1H), 3.88-3.82 (m, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H),2.48 (s, 3H), 2.38-2.32 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.71 (m, 1H),1.27-1.17 (m, 6H).

Example 576: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-576

Synthesis of Compound 576.1.

To a solution of 556.2 (1 g, 3.74 mmol, 1.0 eq), in 1,4-dioxane (16 mL)and water (4 mL) was added 3-iodo-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (0.914 g,4.12 mmol, 1.1 eq), Cs₂CO₃ (2.43 g, 74.90 mmol, 2.0 eq). The reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) CH₂Cl₂complex (0.458 g, 0.561 mmol, 0.15 eq) was added into the reactionmixture and again degassed by argon for 20 min. Further reaction mixturewas stirred at 100° C. for 5 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturetransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 40% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 576.1 (0.440 g,49.96%). MS(ES): m/z 236.26 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 576.2.

Compound 576.2 was synthesized from 576.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A to obtain 1.4. (Yield: 37.73%). MS(ES): m/z 521.94 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 576.3.

Compound 576.3 was synthesized from 576.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 49.95%). MS(ES): m/z 574.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-576.

Compound I-576 was synthesized from 576.3 using general procedure C(Yield: 71.61%). MS(ES): m/z: 486.57 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.32%, HPLCpurity: 98.84%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 10.25 (s, 1H), 7.78 (s, 1H),7.56-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.37 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (t, 1H), 6.80 (s,1H), 6.40 (s, 1H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 1.98 (s,1H), 0.79-0.72 (m, 4H).

Example 577: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-577

Synthesis of Compound 577.1.

Compound 577.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 576.1 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 26.82%). MS(ES): m/z 485.96 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 577.2.

Compound 577.2 was synthesized from 577.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 41.81%). MS(ES): m/z 534.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-577.

Compound I-577 was synthesized from 577.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 69.68%). MS(ES): m/z: 450.52 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 97.77%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.35 (s, 1H), 10.44 (s, 1H),8.00 (s, 1H), 7.71 (s, 1H), 7.57-7.53 (t, J=11.8 Hz, 1H), 7.22-7.20 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.41-6.40 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 3.85-3.78 (d, 6H), 2.47 (s,3H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 1.97 (s, 1H), 0.75 (bs, 4H).

Example 578: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N7-(4-(2,5-dimethylthiazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-578

Synthesis of Compound 578.1.

Compound 578.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 481.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 15.47%). MS(ES): m/z 569.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 578.2.

Compound 578.2 was synthesized from 578.1 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure (Yield: 52.05%).MS(ES): m/z 655.76 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-578.

Compound I-578 was synthesized from 578.2 using general procedure C(Yield: 71.71%). MS(ES): m/z: 571.70 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.32%, HPLCpurity: 96.28%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.69 (s, 1H), 10.08 (s, 1H),9.00 (s, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H), 8.08-8.05 (m, 2H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.58 (s,1H), 7.26 (s, 1H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 2.67 (s, 3H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s,3H), 2.34 (s, 3H).

Example 579: Synthesis ofN5-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N7-(4-(2,5-dimethylthiazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-579

Synthesis of Compound 579.1.

Compound 579.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 481.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 13.45%). MS(ES): m/z 533.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 579.2.

Compound 579.2 was synthesized from 579.1 and2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-amine using general procedure. (Yield: 42.99%).MS(ES): m/z 619.78 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-579.

Compound was synthesized using general procedure C. (Yield: 63.13%).MS(ES): m/z: 535.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.42%, HPLC purity: 97.47%, 1HNMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.53 (s, 1H), 9.87 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 1H), 8.25(s, 1H), 8.04-7.97 (m, 2H), 7.71 (s, 1H), 7.44 (s, 1H), 3.27 (s, 3H),2.65 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H).

Example 580: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-N7-(4-(2,5-dimethylthiazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-580

Synthesis of Compound 580.1.

Compound 580.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 481.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 15.47%). MS(ES): m/z 569.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 580.2.

Compound 580.1 was synthesized from 580.1 and5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield: 57.84%).MS(ES): m/z 655.76 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-580.

Compound I-580 was synthesized from 580.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 57.37%). MS(ES): m/z: 571.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.00%, HPLCpurity: 95.99%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.59 (s, 1H), 9.84 (s, 1H),9.00 (s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H), 8.07-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.63 (s,1H), 7.24 (t, 1H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s,6H).

Example 581: Synthesis ofN5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-N7-(4-(2,5-dimethylthiazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-581

Synthesis of Compound 581.1.

Compound 581.1 was synthesized from 481.3 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 27.62%). MS(ES): m/z 519.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 581.2.

Compound 581.2 was synthesized from 581.1 and5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield: 54.80%).MS(ES): m/z 619.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-581.

Compound I-581 was synthesized from 581.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 61.08%). MS(ES): m/z: 535.65 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity, 98.28%, HPLCpurity 98.05%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.47 (s, 1H), 9.61 (s, 1H), 8.82(s, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.04-7.97 (m, 2H), 7.62 (t, 1H),3.27 (s, 3H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 2.47 (m, 3H), 2.37 (s, 6H).

Example 582: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-582

Synthesis of Compound 582.1.

To a solution of 320.2 (1 g, 4.21 mmol, 1 eq) in Dioxane (20 mL) andwater (3 mL) was added 2-bromo-4,5-dimethylthiazole 1.1 (1.62 g, 8.43mmol, 2 eq), and potassium carbonate (1.7 g, 12.04 mmol, 3 eq). Thereaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. DCM[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (0.327 g,4.01 mmol, 0.1 eq), was added into reaction mixture and again reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. Further reaction mixture wasstirred at 100° C. for 12 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturetransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 582.1 (0.580 g,58.73%). MS(ES): m/z 235.32 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 582.2.

Compound 582.2 was synthesized from 582.1 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 28.84%). MS (ES): m/z 521.00 [M+H].

Synthesis of Compound 582.3.

Compound 582.3 was synthesized from 582.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 47.42%). MS (ES): m/z 569.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-582.

Compound I-582 was synthesized from 582.3 using general procedure C(Yield: 67.06%). MS(ES): m/z: 485.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 99.88%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.52 (s, 1H), 10.61 (s, 1H),8.17 (s, 1H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.47-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.22 (t,1H), 3.91 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.02 (s, 1H), 0.77 (bs,4H).

Example 583: Synthesis of6-((7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-583

Synthesis of Compound 583.1.

To a solution of 1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-amine (5 g, 45.04 mmol, 1.0eq) in isopropyl alcohol (50 mL), was added di-iodomethane (12.02 g,45.04 mmol, 1.0 eq) and iso-butyl nitrite (1.55 g, 22.5 mmol, 0.5 eq).Reaction mixture was stirred at 55° C. for 6 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material. Thiswas purified by column chromatography using 25% ethyl acetate in hexaneto obtain pure 1.1 (3.1 g, 31.04%). MS(ES): m/z 223.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 583.2.

To compound 583.1 (0.5 g, 2.25 mmol, 1.0 eq) in a mixture of 1,4-dioxane(0.8 mL) and water (0.2 mL), compound 264.4 (0.73 g, 2.47 mmol, 1.1 eq)and potassium carbonate (0.93 g, 6.7 mmol, 3.0 eq) was added. Reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 15 min. Then,(1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene)palladium(II) dichloride (0.36 g,0.4 mmol, 0.2 eq) was added and again degassed for 5 min. Reactionmixture was stirred at 110° C. for 4 h. After completion of thereaction, the reaction mixture was transferred to water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layer combined, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain the crude material. Thiswas purified by column chromatography using 12% ethyl acetate in hexaneto obtain pure 583.2 (0.310 g, 51.88%). MS(ES): m/z 266.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 583.3.

Compound 583.3 was synthesized from 582.2 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 21.60%). MS(ES): m/z 516.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 583.4.

Compound 583.4 was synthesized from 583.3 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 46.40%). MS(ES): m/z 598.24 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-583.

Compound I-583 was synthesized from 583.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 59.85%). MS(ES): m/z: 514.64 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.58 (s, 1H), 10.02 (s, 1H), 8.72(s, 1H), 8.38 (s, 1H), 8.12-8.10 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.01-7.99 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.91 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.85-7.81 (t, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 7.57(s, 1H), 7.43-7.42 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 6.49 (s, 1H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 2.48(s, 3H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 3.79 (s, 3H).

Example 584: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(5-(3-methoxypropyl)thiazol-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-584

Synthesis of Compound 584.1.

To a solution of pentane-1,5-diol (20 g, 192.03 mmol, 1.0 eq), inTetrahydrofuran (600 mL) was added sodium hydride (5.5 g, 230.6 mmol,1.2 eq) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 30 min at 0° C.Then Methyl Iodide (27.30 g, 192.03 mmol, 1.0 eq) was added intoreaction mixture and stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reactionmixture transferred into ice cold water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product 584.1 (6.2 g, 27.32%).MS(ES): m/z 119.18 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 584.2.

To a solution of Oxalyl chloride (8 g, 63.05 mmol, 1.2 eq), in CH₂Cl₂(60 mL) were added dropwise Dimethyl sulphoxide (12.3 gm, 157.62 mmol,3.0 eq) at −60° C. Then a solution of 584.1 (6.2 g, 52.46 mmol, 1.0 eq)in CH₂Cl₂ (60 mL) was added into the reaction mixture. The reactionmixture was stirred at −60° C. for 30 min. Triethylamine (26.58 g,262.71 mmol, 5.0 eq) was added at −60° C. and stirred for 2 hr at 0° C.Upon completion, reaction mixture transferred into water and extractedwith CH₂Cl₂. Organic layer washed with 1M HCl solution and sodiumbicabonate solution. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product 584.2 (3 g, 49.23%).MS(ES): m/z 117.16 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 584.3.

To a solution of 584.2 (3 g, 25.83 mmol, 1.0 eq), in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL)was added Bromine (4.1 g, 25.83 mmol, 1.0 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (25 mL)dropwise at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h.Thiourea (3.7 g, 51.72 mmol, 2.0 eq), Ethanol (25 mL) was added intoreaction mixture at r.t. and stirred the reaction mixture at r.t. for 18h. Upon completion, reaction mixture concentrated in vacuo to obtainedresidue, which was taken in CH₂Cl₂ and extracted with 1M HCl solution.The aqueous layer was made basic by using 30% ammonium hydroxidesolution and extracted again with CH₂Cl₂. Organic layers were combined,dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product.This was purified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in25% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 584.3 (1.7 g, 38.22%).MS(ES): m/z 173.25 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 584.4.

To a solution of cupper bromide (2.6 g, 11.8 mmol, 1.2 eq) inAcetonitrile (20 mL) was added tert-Butyl nitrite (1.5 g, 14.8 mmol, 1.5eq) at 0° C. under nitrogen environment. To compound 584.3 (1.7 g, 9.87mmol, 1.0 eq) in acetonitrile (20 mL) was added dropwise into thereaction mixture. Reaction mixture stirred at r.t. for 1 hr. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred into 1M HCl solution andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 25% ethylacetate in hexane to obtain pure 584.4 (1.4 g, 60.07%). MS(ES): m/z237.13 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 584.5.

Compound 584.5 was synthesized from 584.4 and 288.4 using generalprocedure A.

Synthesis of Compound 584.6.

To a solution of 584.5 (1.4 g, 5.93 mmol, 1.0 eq), in 1,4-dioxane (20mL) and water (1.8 mL) was added 288.4 (5.28 g, 17.79 mmol, 3.0 eq). Thereaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.(1,1′-Bis[diphenylphosphino]ferrocene)palladium(II)dichloride (0.433 g,5.93 mmol, 0.1 eq), potassium carbonate (2.5 g, 17.79 mmol, 3.0 eq),were added into reaction mixture and again degassed by argon for 20 min.Further reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred into water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 584.6 (0.410 g, 21.18%). MS(ES): m/z 327.43[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 584.7

Compound 584.7 was synthesized from 584.6 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 57.22%). MS(ES): m/z 661.76 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-584.

Compound I-584 was synthesized from 584.7 using general procedure C.(Yield: 65.48%). MS(ES): m/z: 577.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 99.17%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.75 (s, 1H), 10.83 (s, 1H),8.97 (s, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 8.20 (s, 2H), 7.90-7.87 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.71 (s, 1H), 7.27 (t, 1H), 3.39 (s, 2H), 3.27 (s, 6H), 2.96-2.93 (t,J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.06 (s, 1H), 1.92-1.88 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 0.82 (s, 4H).

Example 585: Synthesis ofN7-(4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-methyl-N5-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-585

Synthesis of Compound 585.1.

Compound 585.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 264.5 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 19.84%). MS (ES): m/z 516.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of compound 585.2 Compound 585.2 was synthesized from 585.1and 6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amine using general procedure. (Yield:44.21%). MS (ES): m/z 641.69 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-585.

Compound I-585 was synthesized from 585.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 69.07%). [M+H]⁺ MS(ES): m/z: 557.67 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.28%,HPLC purity: 97.58%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.53 (s, 1H), 9.96 (s,1H), 8.71 (s, 1H), 8.08-8.06 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (s, 3H), 7.74-7.72(t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 7.27-7.25 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H).

Example 586: Synthesis of(R)—N5-(6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-yl)-2-methyl-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-586

Synthesis of Compound 586.1.

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene (2.5 g, 13.64 mmol, 1eq) in Dimethyl formamide (25 mL) was added dropwise Sodiumthiomethoxide in water at 10° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 20°C. for 4 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferred into ice waterand stirred for 2 h. Then reaction mixture was filtered, and washed withwater. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 586.1 (3 g, 88.68%).MS(ES): m/z 249.09 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 586.2.

To a solution of 586.1 (3 g, 13.75 mmol, 1.0 eq),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(4.33 g, 20.63 mmol, 1.5 eq) in mixture of tetrahydrofuran (60 mL) andwater (10 mL). The reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphanyl) ferrocene (1 g, 1.375 mmol, 0.1 eq),potassium carbonate (5 g, 36.29 mmol, 3 eq) was added into reactionmixture and again reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.Further reaction mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 3 h. After completionof reaction, water was added to reaction mixture and extracted withethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 586.2 (1.4 g, 45.99%). MS(ES): m/z 224.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 586.3.

To a solution of 586.2 (1.4 g, 6.33 mmol, 1.0 eq) in ethanol (30 mL),10% Pd/C (0.110 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reactionmixture for 24 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered throughcelite-bed and washed with ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuoto obtain 586.3 (0.600 g, 42.47%). MS(ES): m/z 224.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 586.4.

To a solution of 586.3 (0.600 g, 2.69 mmol, 1 eq) in acetic acid (130mL) was added 30% hydrogen peroxide (0.663 g, 0.195 mmol, 7.26 eq) andsodium tungstate dihydrate (0.711 g, 0.003 mmol, 0.9 eq). Reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas transferred in ice-water and precipitated product was filtered,washed with 25% ethyl acetate in hexane and dried well to obtain 586.4.(0.520 g, Yield: 75.81%). MS(ES): m/z 256.33 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 586.5 and 586.5a

Isomers of 586.4 (0.900 g) were separated out using column CHIRALPAKAD-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and 0.1% DEA_HEX_IPA-MEOH (50-50) flow rate of4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure 586.5 (0.240 g). MS(ES):m/z: 256.33 [M+H]⁺. FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to affordpure 586.5a (0.270 g). MS(ES): m/z: 256.43 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 586.6.

Compound 586.6 was synthesized from 586.5 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 25.18%). MS(ES): m/z 506.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 586.7.

Compound 586.7 was synthesized from 586.6 and6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-amine using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 45.01%). MS(ES): m/z 608.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-586.

Compound I-586 was synthesized form 586.7 using general procedure C.(Yield: 71.42%). MS(ES): m/z: 524.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 99.58%, Chiral HPLC: (99.46%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.27 (s,1H), 9.02 (s, 1H), 8.51 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.81-7.79 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 7.70-7.68 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (s, 1H), 6.24 (s, 1H), 4.76 (s,1H), 4.45-4.42 (m, 1H), 4.07 (s, 2H), 3.95 (s, 2H), 3.84-3.77 (m, 1H),3.62-3.52 (m, 1H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 1.92-1.89 (m, 2H),1.69-1.59 (m, 3H), 1.49-1.42 (m, 2H).

Example 587: Synthesis of(R)—N5-(6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-yl)-2-methyl-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-587

Synthesis of Compound 587.1.

Compound 587.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 586.5a using generalprocedure A (Yield: 23.61%). MS(ES): m/z 506.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 587.2.

Compound 587.2 was synthesized from 587.1 and6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazin-2-amine using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 58.17%). MS(ES): m/z 608.73 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-587.

Compound I-587 was synthesized from 587.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 46.43%). MS(ES): m/z: 524.69 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, Chiral HPLC: (99.54%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.25 (s,1H), 9.01 (s, 1H), 8.51 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.69 (s,1H), 7.09 (s, 1H), 6.24 (s, 1H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 4.44-4.42 (m, 1H), 4.06(s, 3H), 3.95 (s, 2H), 3.58 (s, 1H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 1H),1.91-1.88 (m, 2H), 1.80 (s, 2H), 1.47-1.44 (m, 2H), 1.25 (s, 1H), 0.87(s, 1H).

Example 588: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,4-dioxan-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-588

Synthesis of 588.1

To a solution of 320.2 (10 g, 33.65 mmol, 1.0 eq) in Acetone (100 mL)was added Sodium periodate (22.9 g, 67.34 mmol, 2 eq), ammonium acetate(5.18 g, 67.34 mmol, 2 eq) and water (50 mL) at r.t. The reactionmixture was stirred at r.t. for 16 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas filtered through celite-bed and washed with acetone. Filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo to obtain residue. Residue was dissolved in ethylacetate and washed with water. Combined organic layer was washed withbrine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 588.1 (4.2g, 58.04%). MS(ES): m/z 216.03 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 588.2.

To a solution of 588.1 (0.750 g, 3.49 mmol, 1 eq) in 1,4-Dioxane(15 mL),was added potassium phosphate (0.756 g, 3.49 mmol, 1 eq),Triphenylphosphine (0.091 g, 3.49 mmol, 0.1 eq) at r.t. Nickel (II)acetylacetonate (0.089 g, 3.49 mmol, 0.1 eq), Di-tert-butyl peroxide(0.611 g, 4.18 mmol, 1.2 eq) was added to the reaction mixture underargon atmosphere. Reaction mixture was heated at 120° C. for 4 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred into water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 588.2 (0.280 g, 31.20%). MS(ES): m/z 258.30[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 588.3.

Compound 588.3 was synthesized from 588.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 23.73%). MS (ES): m/z 543.98 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 588.4.

Compound 588.4 was synthesized from 588.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 51.24%). MS (ES): m/z 592.63 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-588.

Compound I-588 was synthesized from 588.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 80.71%). MS(ES): m/z: 508.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.29%, HPLCpurity: 95.60%, Chiral HPLC: (50%, 50%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.70(s, 1H), 10.78 (s, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.77(s, 2H), 7.27 (t, 1H), 4.73-4.70 (m, 1H), 3.96-3.93 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H),3.83-3.78 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.60 (m, 2H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 2.06-2.03 (m, 1H),0.81-0.79 (m, 4H).

Example 589: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-589

Synthesis of Compound 589.1.

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-methoxyaniline (10 g, 49.49 mmol, 1 eq) inDioxane (100 mL) was added4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (18.78 g,74.25 mmol, 1.5 eq), and potassium carbonate (20.49 g, 14.85 mmol, 3eq). The reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. DCM[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (1.21 g,1.48 mmol, 0.03 eq), was added into reaction mixture and again reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. Further reaction mixture wasstirred at 120° C. for 4 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturetransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 589.1 (8.7 g,70.56%). MS(ES): m/z 250.12 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 589.2.

To a solution of 589.1 (2 g, 8.03 mmol, 1 eq) in Dioxane (40 mL) andwater (6 mL) was added 3-iodo-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (3.57 g, 16.06mmol, 2 eq), and potassium carbonate (7.8 g, 24.09 mmol, 3 eq). Thereaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. DCM[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (0.655 g,0.803 mmol, 0.1 eq), was added into reaction mixture and again reactionmixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. Further reaction mixture wasstirred at 110° C. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturetransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 589.2 (0.800 g,45.86%). MS(ES): m/z 218.27 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 589.3.

Compound 589.3 was synthesized from 589.2 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 16.01%). MS (ES): m/z 503.95 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 589.4.

Compound 589.4 was synthesized from 589.3 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 59.27%). MS (ES): m/z 552.60 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-589.

Compound I-589 was synthesized from 589.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 72.61%). MS(ES): m/z: 468.62 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 99.50%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.46 (s, 1H), 10.54 (s, 1H),8.05 (s, 1H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 7.39-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.21 (s,1H), 6.54 (s, 1H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 2.00 (s,1H), 0.76 (bs, 4H).

Example 590: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-590

Synthesis of Compound 590.1.

Compound 590.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 589.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 18.38%). MS (ES): m/z 467.97 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 590.2.

Compound 590.2 was synthesized from 590.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 67.92%). MS (ES): m/z 516.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-590.

Compound I-590 was synthesized from using general procedure C. (Yield:69.04%). MS(ES): m/z: 432.62 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.71%, HPLC purity:98.66%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.36 (s, 1H), 10.43 (s, 1H), 7.77(s, 1H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.45-7.34 (m, 3H), 6.52 (s, 1H), 3.91 (s, 3H),3.77 (s, 3H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 1.98 (s, 1H), 0.76 (bs, 4H).

Example 591: Synthesis of(R)—N-(7-((4-(5,5-dimethyltetrahydrofuran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridineyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, I-591

Synthesis of Compound 591.1.

Compound 591.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 332.5 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 26.46%). MS(ES): m/z 520.06 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 591.2.

Compound 591.2 was synthesized from 591.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 53.33%). MS(ES): m/z 568.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-591.

Compound I-591 was synthesized from 591.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 67.08%). MS(ES): m/z: 484.45 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 96.24%, Chiral HPLC: (97.32%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.41 (s,1H), 10.73 (s, 1H), 8.53 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.70-7.68(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.65-63 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.02-4.99 (t, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 2.41-2.39 (m, 2H), 1.99 (m, 1H),1.87-1.84 (m, 2H), 1.33 (s, 3H), 1.30 (s, 3H), 0.78-0.76 (m, 4H).

Example 1-592: Synthesis of(S)—N-(7-((4-(5,5-dimethyltetrahydrofuran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide

Synthesis of Compound 592.1.

Compound 592.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 332.5 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 21.44%). MS(ES): m/z 520.06 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 592.2.

Compound 592.2 was synthesized from 592.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 56.60%). MS(ES): m/z 568.71 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-592.

Compound I-592 was synthesized from 592.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 68.63%). MS(ES): m/z: 484.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 99.73%, Chiral HPLC: (100%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.52 (s,1H), 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.50 (s, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.72-7.65(m, 2H), 5.00-4.97 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 3.18 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H),2.41-2.36 (m, 2H), 1.99-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.87-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.33 (s, 3H),1.29 (s, 3H), 0.77-0.75 (m, 4H).

Example 593/594: Synthesis of(R)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(5,5-difluorotetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-593 and(S)—N-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(5,5-difluorotetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-594

Synthesis of Compound I-593 and I-594.

Isomers of 1-571 (0.090 g) were separated out using column CHIRALPAKAD-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and 0.1% D EA_HEX_IPA-MEOH (50-50) flow rate of4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-593 (0.035 g). MS(ES):m/z: 542.52 [M+H]⁺, MS(ES): m/z: 542.65 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 99.59%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):13.67 (s, 1H), 10.74 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H),7.79-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.25 (t, 1H), 4.72-4.69 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 4.09 (s,1H), 3.90-3.79 (m, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 2H), 2.19 (s, 1H),2.05-2.02 (t, 1H), 1.81-1.77 (s, 1H), 0.80 (bs, 4H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-594 (0.035 g). MS(ES):m/z: 542.52 [M+H]⁺ MS(ES): m/z: 542.65 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.65(s, 1H), 10.74 (s, 1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H),7.79-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.24 (t, 1H), 4.09 (s, 1H), 3.90-3.79 (m, 1H), 3.19(s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 2H), 2.16 (s, 2H), 2.05-2.02 (t, 1H), 1.81-1.77 (s,1H), 0.79 (bs, 4H).

Example 595/596: Synthesis of(R)-3-isopropyl-6-((2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-595 and(S)-3-isopropyl-6-((2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-596

Synthesis of Compound I-595 and I-596.

Isomers of 1-575 (0.100 g) were separated out using column CHIRALPAKAD-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and 0.1% DEA_HEX_IPA-MEOH (50-50) flow rate of4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-595 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z 532.69 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.53%, HPLC Purity: 98.96%, ChiralHPLC: (100%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 12.46 (s, 1H), 9.89 (s, 1H), 8.70(s, 1H), 7.94-7.91 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.87-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.79-7.77 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 4.92-4.89 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 4.06-4.00 (m,1H), 3.88-3.82 (s, 1H), 3.215 (s, 3H), 2.481 (s, 3H), 2.39-2.32 (m, 2H),2.02-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.77-1.73 (m, 1H), 1.27 (s, 3H), 1.25 (s, 3H). FR-bwas concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure 1-596 (0.027 g).MS(ES): m/z 532.56 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC Purity: 99.94%,Chiral HPLC: (98.12%), 1H NMR (MeOD, 400 MHz): 12.46 (s, 1H), 9.89 (s,1H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 7.94-7.91 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.87-7.85 (m, 2H),7.79-7.77 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 4.92-4.89 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),4.06-4.00 (m, 1H), 3.88-3.85 (s, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H),2.38-2.34 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.78-1.73 (m, 1H), 1.27 (s, 3H),1.25 (s, 3H).

Example 597: Synthesis ofN5-(6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[c]pyridazin-3-yl)-2-methyl-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-597

Synthesis of Compound 597.1.

A solution of cyclopentanone (1 g, 11.89 mmol, 1 eq) in glyoxylic acidmono hydrate (10 mL) was heated at 50° C. for 5 h. Then reaction mixturewas cooled at 0° C. Hydrazine hydrate (0.893 g, 17.83 mmol, 1.5 eq) wasadded into the reaction mixture at 0° C. Reaction mixture was heated at50° C. for 5 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered, andwashed with ether. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct. The crude material was recrystallized with acetone to obtainpure 597.1. (Yield: 61.78%). MS (ES): m/z 137.15 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 597.2.

A solution of 597.1 (1.5 g, 11.02 mmol, 1 eq) in Phosphoryl chloride (15mL) was heated at 100° C. for 2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduce pressure to obtain crude product. Crudematerial was transferred into saturated bicarbonate solution andextracted with CH₂Cl₂. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 597.2. (Yield: 52.84%). MS (ES): m/z 155.60[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 597.3.

Compound 597.3 was synthesized from 98.4 and 2-(methylsulfonyl)anilineusing general procedure A. (Yield: 44.65%). MS (ES): m/z 457.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 597.4.

Compound 597.4 was synthesized from 597.3 and benzylamine using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 53.08%). MS (ES): m/z 492.61 [M+H].

Synthesis of Compound 597.5.

To a solution of 597.4 (0.310 g, 630.58 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (2 mL),10% palladium hydroxide on charcoal (0.050 g) was added. Hydrogen waspurged through reaction mixture for 36 h at r.t. Upon completion,reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed and washed with MeOH.Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 597.5 (0.150 g, 59.25%).MS(ES): m/z 402.49 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 597.6.

Compound 597.6 was synthesized from 597.2 and 597.5 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 24.72%). MS (ES): m/z 520.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-597.

Compound I-597 was synthesized from 597.6 using general procedure C.(Yield: 62.14%). MS(ES): m/z: 436.62 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.39%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.47 (s, 1H), 9.80 (s, 1H),8.66 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.93-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.73-7.70 (t, J=12.4 Hz,1H), 7.37 (s, 1H), 7.32-7.29 (t, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 2.99-2.90(m, 4H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.09-2.05 (t, J=12.2 Hz, 2H).

Example 598: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-methoxy-3-(5-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-598

Synthesis of Compound 598.1.

Compound 598.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 598.1a using generalprocedure A (Yield: 13.56%). MS(ES): m/z 491.90 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 598.2.

Compound 598.2 was synthesized from 598.1 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 52.46%). MS(ES): m/z 574.56 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-598.

Compound I-598 was synthesized using from 598.2 general procedure C.(Yield: 67.84%). MS(ES): m/z: 490.45 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.540 (s, 1H), 10.08 (s, 1H),8.39 (s, 1H), 8.28-8.24 (m, 1H), 7.89-7.85 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.69 (m, 1H),7.47-7.33 (m, 3H), 7.22 (s, 1H), 7.11 (t, 1H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 2.71 (s,3H).

Example 599: Synthesis of6-((2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-599

Synthesis of Compound 599.1.

Compound 599.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 2-(methylsulfonyl)anilineusing general procedure A. (Yield: 44.65%). MS (ES): m/z 457.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 599.2.

Compound 599.2 was synthesized from 599.1 and6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:39.21%). MS (ES): m/z 583.55 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-599.

Compound I-599 was synthesized from 599.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 74.80%). MS(ES): m/z: 499.58 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.66 (s, 1H), 10.17 (s, 1H),8.90 (s, 1H), 8.23-8.21 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.88 (m, 3H), 7.78-7.74(t, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 7.40-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.24 (s, 1H), 3.23(s, 3H).

Example 600: Synthesis of2-methyl-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N5-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-600

Synthesis of Compound 600.1.

Compound 600.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 2-(methylsulfonyl)anilineusing general procedure A. (Yield: 46.65%). MS (ES): m/z 421.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 600.2.

Compound 600.2 was synthesized from 600.1 and6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:41.21%). MS (ES): m/z 547.57 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-600.

Compound I-600 was synthesized from 600.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 54.80%). MS(ES): m/z: 463.35 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.33%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.57 (s, 1H), 9.99 (s, 1H),8.73 (s, 1H), 8.09-8.06 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.85 (m, 3H), 7.74-7.71(t, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.34-7.26 (m, 2H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.51 (s, 3H).

Example 601: Synthesis ofN5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-N7-(4-(5,5-dimethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-601

Synthesis of Compound 601.1.

To a solution of 3,3-dimethyldihydro-2H-pyran-2,6(3H)-dione 1 (15 g,105.52 mmol, 1.0 eq), in Tetrahydrofuran (200 mL) was added sodiumborohydrate (12 g, 316.9 mmol, 3.0 eq). The reaction mixture was stirredfor 48 hr at r.t. Then Benzene (100 mL) and p-Toluenesulfonic acid (2 g,10.56 mmol, 0.1 eq), was added into reaction mixture and stirred thereaction mixture at r.t. for 24 h. After completion of reaction, Etherwas added to reaction mixture and washed with water. Organic layers werecombined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crudeproduct 601.1 (13 g, 96.12%). MS(ES): m/z 129.17 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 601.2.

To a solution of 601.1 (5 g, 39.06 mmol, 1.0 eq),Hexamethylphosphoramide (8.75 g, 48.82 mmol, 1.25 eq), inTetrahydrofuran (50 mL) was added Potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide at−78° C. Then a solution of1,1,1-trifluoro-N-phenyl-N-((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)methanesulfonamide1.2 (17.4 g, 48.82 mmol, 1.25 eq) in tetrahydrofuran (50 mL) was addedinto the reaction mixture. The reaction mixture was stirred at −78° C.for 2 hr and allowed to come at 0° C. and stirred for 1 hr at 0° C. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture transferred into the aqueous sodiumhydroxide solution and diluted with water and extracted with diethylether. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentratedin vacuo to obtain crude product 601.2 (5 g, 49.25%). MS(ES): m/z 261.23[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 601.3.

To a solution of 601.2 (4.35 g, 16.72 mmol, 1.0 eq), in 1,4-dioxane (50mL) was added4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(3-(methylsulfonyl)-4-nitrophenyl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(6 g, 16.72 mmol, 1.0 eq). The reaction mixture was degassed by argonfor 30 min. Pd₂(dba)₃ (3 g, 3.34 mmol, 0.2 eq), potassium carbonate (6.9g, 50.19 mmol, 3.0 eq), Tricyclohexylphosphine(0.936 g, 3.34 mmol, 0.2eq) were added into reaction mixture and again degassed by argon for 20min. Further reaction mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 30 min. Aftercompletion of reaction, water was added to reaction mixture andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethylacetate in hexane to obtain pure 601.3 (2.5 g, 48.03%). MS(ES): m/z312.35 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 601.4.

To a solution of 601.3 (2.5 g, 8.038 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (40 mL), 10%Pd/C (1.3 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for2-3 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bedand washed with MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 601.4(0.600 g, 26.37%). MS(ES): m/z 384.39 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 601.5.

Compound 601.5 was synthesized from 98.4 and 601.4 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 31.31%). MS(ES): m/z 534.08 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 601.6.

Compound was synthesized from 601.5 and 5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amineusing general procedure B. (Yield: 74.54%). MS(ES): m/z 620.79 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-601.

Compound I-601 was synthesized from 601.6 using general procedure C.(Yield: 97.90%), MS(ES): m/z: 536.90 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.30%, HPLCpurity 92.74%, Chiral HPLC: (49%, 48%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.51(s, 1H), 9.57 (s, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H),7.84-7.82 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.71 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (s, 1H),4.37-4.34 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 3.58 (s, 1H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H),2.37 (s, 3H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.35 (s, 2H), 1.79-1.77 (m, 1H), 1.62 (s,2H), 1.08 (s, 3H), 0.86 (s, 3H).

Example 602: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo-[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-602

Synthesis of Compound 602.1.

Compound 602.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 2-(methylsulfonyl)anilineusing general procedure A. (Yield: 44.65%). MS (ES): m/z 457.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 602.2.

Compound 602.2 was synthesized from 602.1 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 31.05%). MS (ES): m/z 540.56 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-602.

Compound I-602 was synthesized from 602.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 53.85%). MS(ES): m/z: 456.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.07%, HPLCpurity: 98.90%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.66 (s, 1H), 10.14 (s, 1H),8.87 (s, 1H), 8.15-8.13 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.93 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H),7.89-7.81 (m, 2H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 7.47-7.45 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.31(m, 1H), 7.18 (s, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H).

Example 603: Synthesis of6-((2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-603

Synthesis of Compound 603.1.

Compound 603.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 2-(methylsulfonyl)anilineusing general procedure A to obtain 1.2. (Yield: 37.17%). MS (ES): m/z421.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 603.2.

Compound 603.2 was synthesized from 603.1 and 6-aminopicolinonitrileusing general procedure B. (Yield: 27.86%). MS (ES): m/z 504.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-603.

Compound I-603 was synthesized from 603.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 60.03%). MS(ES): m/z: 420.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 97.60%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.46 (s, 1H), 10.00 (s, 1H),8.75 (s, 1H), 8.01-7.92 (m, 3H), 7.85-7.80 (m, 2H), 7.59 (s, 1H),7.44-7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (t, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H).

Example 604: Synthesis ofN-(7-((4-(1,4-dioxan-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-604

Synthesis of Compound 604.1.

Compound 604.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 588.2 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 26.20%). MS (ES): m/z 508.00 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 604.2.

Compound 604.2 was synthesized from 604.1 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 80.72%). MS (ES): m/z 556.65 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-604.

Compound I-604 was synthesized from 604.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 97.35%). MS(ES): m/z: 472.67 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.23%, HPLCpurity: 96.84%, Chiral HPLC: (50.77%, 49.23%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):12.51 (s, 1H), 10.59 (s, 1H), 8.60 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 2H), 7.72 (s, 2H),4.69-4.66 (m, 1H), 4.12 (s, 2H), 3.94-3.81 (m, 2H), 3.78-3.75 (m, 2H),3.75 (s, 3H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 1.99 (s, 1H), 0.67-0.63 (bs, 4H).

Example 605: Synthesis of2-(difluoromethyl)-N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-N7-(4-(5,5-dimethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-605

Synthesis of Compound 605.1.

Compound 605.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 601.4 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 24.48%). MS(ES): m/z 570.06 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 605.2.

Compound 605.2 was synthesized from 605.1 and5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield: 69.42%).MS(ES): m/z 656.77 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-605.

Compound I-605 was synthesized using general procedure C. (Yield:90.82%). [M+H]⁺ MS(ES): m/z 572.71 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCPurity: 100%, Chiral HPLC: (45.56%, 54.44%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz):13.55 (s, 1H), 9.78 (s, 1H), 8.98 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 7.92-7.92 (d,J=1.6 Hz 1H), 7.87-7.85 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.74 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.49 (s, 1H), 7.22 (t, 1H), 4.39-4.36 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 3.59-3.56 (d,J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 2.37 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 1.81-1.81 (m,2H), 1.67-1.63 (m, 2H), 1.08 (s, 3H), 0.87 (s, 3H).

Example 606: Synthesis ofN7-(2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)-2-methyl-N5-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-606

Synthesis of Compound 606.1

Compound 606.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 574.1 synthesized usinggeneral procedure A. (Yield: 35.07%). MS (ES): m/z 454.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 606.2.

Compound 606.2 was synthesized from 606.1 and6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amine using general procedure B. (Yield:53.48%). MS (ES): m/z 580.5 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-606.

Compound I-606 was synthesized from 606.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 70.33%). [M+H]⁺ MS(ES): m/z: 496.58 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%,HPLC purity: 99.38%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 9.86 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s,1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.84 (t, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 7.63-7.61(d, 1H), 7.57-7.55 (d, 1H), 7.27-7.22 (m, 3H), 4.24 (s, 3H), 3.65 (s,3H), 2.49 (s, 3H).

Example 607: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-fluoro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-ethoxypicolinonitrile,I-607

Synthesis of Compound 607.1.

Compound 607.1 was synthesized from 608.3 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 54.27%). MS(ES): m/z 475.88 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 607.2.

Compound 607.2 was synthesized from 607.1 and6-amino-3-ethoxypicolinonitrile using general procedure B. (Yield:28.94%). MS(ES): m/z 602.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-607.

Compound I-607 was synthesized from 607.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 66.05%). MS(ES): m/z: 518.46 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.04%, HPLCpurity: 99.13%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.57 (s, 1H), 9.90 (s, 1H),8.70 (s, 1H), 8.14-8.12 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.80-7.69(m, 3H), 7.35 (s, 1H), 7.22 (t, 1H), 4.25-4.20 (m, 2H), 3.29 (s, 3H),1.39-1.19 (m, 3H).

Example 608: Synthesis of3-ethoxy-6-((7-((4-fluoro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-608

Synthesis of Compound 608.1.

To a solution of 2,4-difluoro-1-nitrobenzene 1 (10 g, 62.86 mmol, 1.0eq) in MeOH (30 mL) was added Pyridine (12.4 g, 157.2 mmol, 2.5 eq) atr.t. Sodiumthiomethoxide (16.70 g, 69.18 mmol, 1.1 eq) in MeOH (10 mL)solution was added dropwise into the reaction mixture at 0° C. Thereaction was stirred at 0° C. for 15 min. Upon completion, reactionmixture was transferred in ice cold water to obtain precipitate whichwas filtered, washed with water and dried well to obtained 608.1 (6 g,50.99%). MS(ES): m/z 188.19 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 608.2.

To a solution of 608.1 (6 g, 32.05 mmol, 1 eq) in acetic acid (6 mL) wasadded 30% hydrogen peroxide (45 mL) and sodium tungstate dihydrate (7.4g, 22.45 mmol, 0.7 eq) at 0° C. Reaction mixture was stirred at 65° C.for 4 hr. Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferred in ice-waterand precipitate product was filtered, washed with water and dried wellto obtain 1.2. (5 g, Yield: 71.17%). MS(ES): m/z 220.19 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 608.3.

To a solution of 608.2 (5 g, 22.81 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (200 mL), 10%Pd/C (3 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixture for2-3 hr at r.t. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered throughcelite-bed and washed with ethanol. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuoto obtain 608.3 (3.8 g, 88.04%). MS(ES): m/z 190.20 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 608.4.

Compound 608.4 was synthesized from 608.3 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 7.82%). MS(ES): m/z 439.90 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 608.5.

Compound 608.5 was synthesized from 608.4 and6-amino-3-ethoxypicolinonitrile using general procedure B. (Yield:45.26%). MS(ES): m/z 566.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of I-608.

Compound I-608 was synthesized from 608.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 67.13%). MS(ES): m/z: 482.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 99.27%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.43 (s, 1H), 9.71 (s, 1H),8.53 (s, 1H), 8.03-8.00 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.77-7.69 (m,3H), 7.40 (s, 1H), 4.24-4.19 (m, 2H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H),1.38-1.35 (m, 3H).

Example 609/610: Synthesis of(R)—N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-N7-(4-(5,5-dimethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-609 and(S)—N5-(5,6-dimethylpyrazin-2-yl)-N7-(4-(5,5-dimethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-610

Synthesis of Compound I-609 and I-610.

Isomers of 1-601 (0.095 g) were separated out using column (CHIRALCELOX-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and 0.1% DEA HEX:IPA (50:50) flow rate of 4mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-609 (0.025 g). MS(ES):m/z 536.70 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.44%, HPLC Purity: 99.78%, ChiralHPLC: (99.26%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.40 (s, 1H), 9.56 (s, 1H),8.87 (s, 1H), 8.591 (s, 1H), 7.89-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.73-7.71 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 7.49 (s, 1H), 4.37-4.34 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 3.58-3.55 (d, J=11.2Hz, 1H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.37 (s, 3H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 1.77(s, 2H), 1.67-1.63 (m, 3H), 1.08 (s, 3H), 0.87 (s, 3H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-610 (0.050 g). MS(ES):m/z 536.70 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.07%, HPLC Purity: 99.25%, ChiralHPLC: (95.29%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.45 (s, 1H), 9.57 (s, 1H),8.87 (s, 1H), 8.58 (s, 1H), 7.89-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.73-7.71 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 4.37-4.35 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 3.58-3.51 (m, 1H), 3.20(s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.36 (s, 6H), 1.80-1.77 (m, 2H), 1.65-1.58 (m,3H), 1.08 (s, 3H), 0.87 (s, 3H).

Example 611/612 Synthesis of(R)—N-(7-((4-(1,4-dioxan-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-611 and(S)—N-(7-((4-(1,4-dioxan-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamideI-612

Synthesis of Compound I-611 and I-612.

Isomers of 1-604 (0.080 g) were separated out using column CHIRALPAKAD-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and 0.1% D EA_HEX_IPA-MEOH (50-50) flow rate of4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-611 (0.013 g). MS(ES):m/z: 472.57 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity: 99.02%, Chiral HPLC:(100%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.49 (s, 1H), 10.59 (s, 1H), 8.61 (s,1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.70 (m, 3H), 4.70-4.68 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 3.92(s, 2H), 3.82-3.76 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.63 (m, 2H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s,3H), 2.06 (s, 1H), 0.91-0.88 (s, 4H). FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at30° C. to afford pure I-612 (0.012 g). MS(ES): m/z: 472.57 [M+H]⁺, LCMSpurity: 100%, HPLC purity: 98.61%, Chiral HPLC: (95.84%), 1H NMR (DMSO,400 MHz): 10.59 (s, 1H), 8.61 (s, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H),7.76-7.68 (m, 3H), 4.70-4.68 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.16-4.14 (m, 2H), 3.92(s, 2H), 3.82-3.76 (m, 2H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.06 (s, 1H),0.91-0.87 (s, 4H).

Example 613/614: Synthesis of(R)—N-(7-((4-(1,4-dioxan-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-613 and(S)—N-(7-((4-(1,4-dioxan-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(difluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-614

Synthesis of Compound I-613 and I-614.

Isomers of 1-588 (0.090 g) were separated out using column CHIRALPAKAD-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and DEA_HEX_IPA-MEOH-DCM (40-40-20) flow rateof 4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-awas concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-613 (0.025 g).MS(ES): m/z: 508.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity: 99.70%,Chiral HPLC: (100%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.68 (s, 1H), 10.76 (s,1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.79-7.69 (m, 2H), 7.25(t, 1H), 4.71-4.69 (m, 1H), 3.94 (s, 2H), 3.82-3.76 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.59(m, 2H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.04-2.02 (m, 1H), 0.810-0.78 (m, 4H). FR-b wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure I-614 (0.027 g). MS(ES):m/z: 508.66 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 99.45%, HPLC purity: 98.84%, ChiralHPLC: (98.32%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.69 (s, 1H), 10.77 (s, 1H),8.79 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.78 (s, 2H), 7.26 (t, 1H),4.72-4.70 (m, 1H), 3.93 (s, 2H), 3.83-3.76 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.60 (m, 1H),3.39 (s, 1H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 2.05-2.03 (m, 1H), 0.81-0.79 (m, 4H).

Example 615: Synthesis of(R)—N-(7-((4-(5,5-difluorotetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-615

Synthesis of Compound 615.1 and 615.1a.

Isomers of 616.7 (0.293 g) were separated out using column CHIRALPAKAD-H (250 mm*4.6 mm, 5u) and 0.1% D EA_HEX_IPA-MEOH (50-50) flow rate of4 mL/min. to get pure fraction-1 (FR-a) and fraction-2 (FR-b). FR-a wasconcentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to afford pure 615.1 (0.110 g). MS(ES):m/z: 292.31 [M+H]⁺. FR-b was concentrated in vacuo at 30° C. to affordpure 615.1a (0.107 g). MS(ES): m/z: 292.31 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 615.2.

Compound 615.2 was synthesized from 615.1 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 37.51%). MS (ES): m/z 542.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 615.3.

Compound 615.3 was synthesized from 615.2 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 79.99%). MS (ES): m/z 590.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-615.

Compound I-615 was synthesized from 615.3 using general procedure C.(Yield: 80.62%). MS(ES): m/z: 506.73 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.00%, HPLCpurity: 96.34%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.49 (s, 1H), 10.58.

Example 616: Synthesis of(S)—N-(7-((4-(5,5-difluorotetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-616

Synthesis of Compound 616.1.

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-(methylsulfonyl)aniline 1 (1 g, 4.00 mmol, 1eq) in N, N-dimethylformamide (10 mL), was added sodium hydride (0.350g, 14.0 mmol, 3.5 eq) at 0° C. Reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for10 min. Benzyl bromide (2 g, 12.4 mmol, 3 eq) was added dropwise intothe reaction mixture at 0° C. for hr. Upon completion, reaction mixturewas transferred into ice water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude product. This was purified by column chromatography andcompound was eluted in 30% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 616.1.(0.500 g, 29.06%). MS(ES): m/z 431.36 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 616.2.

To a solution of 616.1 (1 g, 2.23 mmol, 1 eq) in MeOH (10 mL) was addedTriethyl amine (2.3 g, 23.25 mmol, 10 eq) and DCM[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (3.79 g, 4.6mmol, 2 eq). Reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 20 min. Furtherreaction mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 3 hr. Upon completion,reaction mixture transferred into water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 616.2 (0.900 g, 94.58%). MS(ES): m/z 410.50[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 616.3.

To a solution of 616.2 (4 g, 9.77 mmol, 1 eq) in Tetrahydrofuran (40 mL)was added dropwise Titanium isopropoxide (1.4 g, 4.9 mmol, 0.5 eq) atr.t. After 30 min, Ethyl magnesium bromide (2.67 g, 19.55 mmol, 2 eq)was added into the reaction mixture at r.t. Reaction mixture was stirredat r.t. for 12 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferred intowater and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined,dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to 616.3 (3.5 g, 87.92%).MS(ES): m/z 408.53 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 616.4.

To a solution of 616.3 (0.800 g, 1.96 mmol, 1.0 eq) in Acetonitrile (10mL), was added potassium carbonate (0.541 g, 3.9 mmol, 2.0 eq),phenanthroline (0.070 g, 0.39 mmol, 0.2 eq), and copper iodide (0.037 g,0.196 mmol, 0.1 eq). To a solution of ethyl 2-bromo-2,2-difluoroacetate(1.58 g, 7.84 mmol, 4 eq) in Acetonitrile (2 mL), was added intoreaction mixture and heated the reaction mixture at 80° C. for 1 hr.Upon completion, reaction mixture transferred into water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to crude material. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 616.4 (0.540 g, 51.94%). MS(ES): m/z 530.60 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 616.5

To a solution of 616.4 (0.540 g, 1.02 mmol, 1 eq) in MeOH (5 mL) wasadded Sodium Borohydride (0.076 g, 2.04 mmol, 2 eq) at r.t. Thenreaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 hr. Upon completion, reactionmixture transferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo toobtain 616.5 (0.480 g, 96.16%). MS(ES): m/z 490.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 616.6.

To a solution of 616.5 (0.510 g, 1.04 mmol, 1 eq) in Toluene (5 mL) wasadded p-Toluenesulfonic acid (0.020 g, 0.104 mmol, 0.1 eq) at r.t. Thenreaction mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 2 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture transferred into water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 616.6 (0.462 g, 94.05%). MS(ES): m/z 472.56[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 616.7.

To a solution of 616.6 (0.462 g, 979.72 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (5 mL),10% Pd/C (0.100 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reactionmixture for 2-3 h at r.t. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filteredthrough celite-bed and washed with MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated invacuo to obtain 616.7 (0.250 g, 87.59%). MS(ES): m/z 292.31 [M+H]⁺.616.7 was resolved into its enantiomers by chiral HPLC.

Synthesis of Compound 616.8.

Compound 616.8 was synthesized from (S)-616.7 and 98.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 35.10%). MS (ES): m/z 542.01 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 616.9.

Compound 616.9 was synthesized from 616.8 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 77.54%). MS (ES): m/z 590.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-616.

Compound I-616 was synthesized from 616.9 using general procedure C.(Yield: 87.48%). MS(ES): m/z: 506.51 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.29%, HPLCpurity: 96.21%, Chiral HPLC Purity: 98.21%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):12.54 (s, 1H), 10.60 (s, 1H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.89 (s, 1H),7.69 (s, 2H), 4.70-4.67 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 3.94 (s, 3H), 3.94-3.78 (m,2H), 3.21-3.18 (d, J=10.6 Hz, 4H), 2.28 (s, 1H), 2.10 (s, 1H), 1.25 (s,2H), 0.76 (bs, 4H).

Example 617: Synthesis ofN5-(7,7-difluoro-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-(difluoromethyl)-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-617

Synthesis of Compound 617.1.

To a solution 2-chloro-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[b]pyridine 1 (3 g,19.53 mmol, 1 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (30 mL) was added meta-Chloroperbenzoic acid(11.75 g, 68.35 mmol, 3.5 eq) portion wise at 0° C. The reaction mixturewas stirred at r.t. for 3 h. After completion of reaction, the reactionmixture was transferred into saturated NaHCO₃ solution and extractedwith CH₂Cl₂. Combined Organic layer dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentratedin vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 30% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 617.1 (3 g, 90.57%). MS(ES): m/z 170.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 617.2.

A solution 617.1 (3 g, 19.53 mmol, 1 eq) in Acetic anhydride (30 mL) washeated at 100° C. for 4 h. After completion of reaction, the reactionmixture was concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. The crudematerial was transferred into saturated NaHCO₃ solution and extractedwith CH₂Cl₂. Combined Organic layer dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentratedin vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified by columnchromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane toobtain pure 617.2 (3 g, 80.14%). MS(ES): m/z 212.65 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 617.3.

To a solution 617.2 (3 g, 14.17 mmol, 1 eq) in MeOH (24 mL) and water (6mL) was added potassium carbonate (6.86 g, 49.76 mmol, 3.5 eq) at r.t.The reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. After completion ofreaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into water and extractedwith ethyl acetate. Combined Organic layer dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 40% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 617.3 (2.2 g, 91.51%). MS(ES): m/z 170.61 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 617.4.

To a solution 617.3 (2.2 g, 12.97 mmol, 1 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (30 mL) wasadded Dess martin periodinane (8.28 g, 19.52 mmol, 1.5 eq) at 0° C. Thereaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. After completion ofreaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into saturated NaHCO₃solution and extracted with CH₂Cl₂. Combined Organic layer dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethylacetate in hexane to obtain pure 617.4 (1.8 g, 82.80%). MS(ES): m/z168.59 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 617.5.

To a solution 617.4 (0.850 g, 5.07 mmol, 1 eq) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) wasadded Diethylaminosulfur trifluoride (4.1 g, 25.44 mmol, 5 eq) at 0° C.The reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. After completion ofreaction, the reaction mixture was transferred into saturated NaHCO₃solution and extracted with CH₂Cl₂. Combined Organic layer dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 10% ethylacetate in hexane to obtain pure 617.5 (0.410 g, 42.64%). MS(ES): m/z190.59 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 617.9.

Compound 617.9 was synthesized from 617.5 and 617.8 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 27.05%). MS(ES): m/z 591.60 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-617.

Compound I-617 was synthesized from 617.9 using general procedure C(Yield: 61.08%). MS(ES): m/z: 507.71 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.09%, HPLCpurity: 96.08%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.57 (s, 1H), 9.49 (s, 1H),8.61 (s, 1H), 8.22-8.20 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.99-7.97 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.87-7.86 (d, J=4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.65 (m, 2H), 7.32 (s, 1H), 7.20-7.16(m, 1H), 6.79 (t, 1H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.90 (s, 2H), 2.58 (s, 2H).

Example 618: Synthesis ofN5-(7,7-difluoro-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[b]pyridin-2-yl)-2-methyl-N7-(2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-618

Synthesis of Compound 618.4.

Compound 618.4 was synthesized from 618.3 and 617.5 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 34.75%). MS(ES): m/z 555.62 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-618.

Compound I-618 was synthesized from 618.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 49.12%). MS(ES): m/z: 471.62 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.44%, HPLCpurity: 97.64%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.35 (s, 1H), 9.79 (s, 1H),7.94-7.87 (m, 3H), 7.73-7.65 (m, 3H), 7.32-7.25 (m, 2H), 3.21 (s, 3H),2.90 (s, 2H), 2.65-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.45 (s, 3H).

Example 619: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-(2-methoxyethoxy)picolinonitrile,I-619

Synthesis of Compound 619.1.

To a solution of 2-bromopyridin-3-ol (20 g, 114.94 mmol, 1 eq) inconcentrated H₂SO₄ (70 mL), concentrated nitric acid (12 mL) was addedat 0° C. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 12 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred into ice water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 30% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 619.1 (2.1 g, 8.34%). MS(ES): m/z 219.99 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 619.2.

To a solution of 619.1 (2.1 g, 9.59 mmol, 1 eq) in N,N-Dimethylformamide (25 mL) was added potassium carbonate (2.7 g, 19.26mmol, 2 eq) at r.t. Then after 10 min, 2-Bromoethylmethyl ether (2 g,14.44 mmol, 1.5 eq) was added into the reaction mixture at r.t. Thenreaction mixture was heated at 80° C. for 2 hr. Upon completion,reaction mixture transferred into water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain 619.2 (0.630 g, 23.71%). MS(ES): m/z278.07 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 619.3.

To a solution of 619.2 (0.630 g, 2.27 mmol, 1 eq) in N,N-Dimethylformamide (10 mL) was added Zinc cyanide (0.532 g, 4.54 mmol,2 eq) Tetrakis (triphenylphosphine) palladium (0) (0.525 g, 0.454 mmol,0.2 eq). Reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 20 min. Furtherreaction mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 3 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture transferred into water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 619.3 (0.420 g, 82.76%). MS(ES): m/z 224.19[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 619.4.

To a solution of 619.3 (0.420 g, 1.88 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (10 mL), 10%Pd/C (0.120 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixturefor 2-3 h at r.t. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filtered throughcelite-bed and washed with MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo toobtain 619.4 (0.210 g, 57.76%). MS(ES): m/z 194.21 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 619.5.

Compound 619.5 was synthesized from 619.4 and 13.4 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 40.95%). MS (ES): m/z 614.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-619.

Compound I-619 was synthesized from 619.5 using general procedure C.(Yield: 63.21%). MS(ES): m/z: 530.69 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.37%, HPLCpurity: 91.51%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.60 (s, 1H), 9.96 (s, 1H),8.90 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 8.15-7.96 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.92-7.81 (d,J=4.4 Hz, 2H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.39-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.23 (s, 1H), 4.32 (m,2H), 3.70 (m, 2H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 3.23 (s, 3H).

Example 1-620: Synthesis of3-(2-methoxyethoxy)-6-((2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)picolinonitrile,I-620

Synthesis of Compound 620.1.

Compound 620.1 was synthesized from 603.1 and 619.4 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 47.36%). MS (ES): m/z 578.66 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-620.

Compound I-620 was synthesized from 620.1 using general procedure C t.(Yield: 84.63%). MS(ES): m/z 494.54 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.85%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.43 (s, 1H), 9.70 (s, 1H),8.73 (s, 1H), 8.07-8.05 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.90 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H),7.82-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.44 (s, 1H), 7.29 (t, 1H), 4.29 (s, 2H), 3.69 (m,2H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 3H).

Example 621: Synthesis if6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-fluoro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-(2-methoxyethoxy)picolinonitrile,I-621

Synthesis of Compound 621.1.

Compound 621.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 608.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 54.27%). MS (ES): m/z 475.88 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 621.2.

Compound 621.2 was synthesized from 621.1 and 619.4 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 41.35%). MS (ES): m/z 632.63 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-621.

Compound I-621 was synthesized from 621.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 73.41%). MS(ES): m/z: 548.52 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.57 (s, 1H), 9.91 (s, 1H),8.70 (s, 1H), 8.14-8.12 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.82-7.79(d, J=11.4 Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.69 (m, 2H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 7.21 (t, 1H),4.31-4.29 (t, J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 3.71-3.69 (t, J=10.2 Hz, 2H), 3.34 (s,3H), 3.28 (s, 3H).

Example 622: Synthesis of6-((7-((4-fluoro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-(2-methoxyethoxy)picolinonitrile,I-622

Synthesis of Compound 622.1.

Compound 622.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 608.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 54.27%). MS (ES): m/z 439.90 [M+H]⁺

Synthesis of Compound 622.2.

Compound 622.2 was synthesized from 622.1 and 619.4 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 51.58%). MS (ES): m/z 596.65 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-622.

Compound I-622 was synthesized from 622.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 86.50%). MS(ES): m/z: 512.64 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 97.46%, HPLCpurity: 99.26%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.43 (s, 1H), 9.71 (s, 1H),8.52 (s, 1H), 8.02-8.00 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.79-7.76 (d,J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.66 (m, 2H), 7.39 (s, 1H), 4.30-4.27 (t, J=12.0Hz, 2H), 3.70-3.68 (t, J=10.2 Hz, 2H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 2.46(s, 3H).

Example 623: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)oxy)picolinonitrile,I-623

Synthesis of Compound 623.1.

To a solution of 2-bromopyridin-3-ol 1 (20 g, 114.94 mmol, 1 eq) inconcentrated H₂SO₄ (70 mL), concentrated nitric acid (12 mL) was addedat 0° C. Reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 12 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture was transferred into ice water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 30% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 623.1. (2.1 g, 8.34%). MS(ES): m/z 219.99 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 623.2.

To a solution of 623.1 (2.7 g, 12.33 mmol, 1 eq) in Dimethylformamide(30 mL) was added 4-bromotetrahydro-2H-pyran 1.2 (4.07 g, 24.65 mmol, 2eq), potassium carbonate (3.4 g, 24.65 mmol, 2 eq) at r.t. Then reactionmixture was heated at 12° C. for 12 h. Upon completion, reaction mixturetransferred into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layerswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtaincrude product. This was purified by column chromatography and compoundwas eluted in 20% ethyl acetate in hexane to obtain pure 623.2 (0.730 g,19.53%). MS(ES): m/z 304.11 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 623.3.

To a solution of 623.2 (0.730 g, 2.41 mmol, 1 eq) in dimethylformamide(8 mL) was added Zinc cyanide (0.563 g, 4.8 mmol, 2 eq) at r.t. Thereaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (0.278 g, 2.4 mmol, 0.1 eq),was added into reaction mixture and again reaction mixture was degassedby argon for 30 min. Further reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for2 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture transferred into water andextracted with ethyl acetate. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This waspurified by column chromatography and compound was eluted in 25% ethylacetate in hexane to obtain pure 623.3 (0.330 g, 54.98%). MS(ES): m/z250.23 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 623.4.

To a solution of 623.3 (0.330 g, 1.32 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (10 mL), 10%Pd/C (0.150 g) was added. Hydrogen was purged through reaction mixturefor 2-3 hr at r.t. Upon completion, reaction mixture was filteredthrough celite-bed and washed with MeOH. Filtrate was concentrated invacuo to obtain 623.4 (0.230 g, 79.23%). MS(ES): m/z 220.24 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 623.5.

Compound 623.5 was synthesized from 13.4 and 2-(methylsulfonyl)anilineusing general procedure A. (Yield: 44.65%). MS (ES): m/z 457.89 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 623.6.

Compound 623.6 was synthesized from 623.4 and 623.5 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 30.95%). MS (ES): m/z 640.68 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-623.

Compound I-623 was synthesized from 623.6 using general procedure C.(Yield: 59.78%). MS(ES): m/z: 556.75 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 98.62%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.52 (s, 1H), 9.95 (s, 1H),8.64 (s, 1H), 7.99-7.97 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.90 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.86-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.75-7.75 (m, 1H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.42-7.40 (d, J=8.8Hz, 1H), 4.92-4.88 (t, 1H), 4.05-4.00 (m, 1H), 3.88-3.82 (m, 1H), 3.21(s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.38 (m, 1H), 2.02-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.75 (m,1H).

Example 624: Synthesis of6-((2-methyl-7-((2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)oxy)picolinonitrile,I-624

Synthesis of Compound 624.1.

Compound 624.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 2-(methylsulfonyl)anilineusing general procedure A. (Yield: 44.65%). MS (ES): m/z 421.91 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 624.2.

Compound was synthesized from 624.1 and 623.4 using general procedure B.(Yield: 49.39%). MS (ES): m/z 604.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-624.

Compound I-624 was synthesized from 624.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 82.02%). MS(ES): m/z: 520.64 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 100%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.45 (s, 1H), 9.78 (s, 1H),8.75 (s, 1H), 8.01-7.80 (m, 5H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.33-7.29 (t, J=15.8 Hz,1H), 4.73-4.69 (m, 1H), 3.90-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.54-3.48 (m, 2H), 3.21 (s,3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 1.99-1.97 (s, 2H), 1.69-1.61 (m, 2H).

Example 625: Synthesis of6-((2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-fluoro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)oxy)picolinonitrile,I-625

Synthesis of Compound 625.1.

Compound 625.1 was synthesized from 13.4 and 608.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 54.27%). MS (ES): m/z 475.88 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 625.2.

Compound 625.2 was synthesized from 625.1 and 623.4 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 39.11%). MS (ES): m/z 658.67 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-625.

Compound I-625 was synthesized from 625.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 70.56%). MS(ES): m/z: 574.42 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.92%, HPLCpurity: 98.15%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 13.57 (s, 1H), 9.95 (s, 1H),8.71 (s, 1H), 8.09-8.07 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.86 (m, 2H), 7.77-7.69(m, 2H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.22 (t, 1H), 4.76-4.72 (m, 1H), 3.90-4.01 (m,2H), 3.54-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 2.0-1.92 (m, 2H), 1.69-1.61 (m,2H).

Example 626: Synthesis of6-((7-((4-fluoro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)amino)-3-((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)oxy)picolinonitrile,I-626

Synthesis of Compound 626.1.

Compound 626.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 608.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 54.27%). MS (ES): m/z 439.90 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 626.2.

Compound 626.2 was synthesized from 626.1 and 623.4 using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 58.83%). MS (ES): m/z 622.69 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-626.

Compound I-626 was synthesized from 626.2 using general procedure C.(Yield: 82.11%). MS(ES): m/z: 538.75 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLCpurity: 99.20%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.42 (s, 1H), 9.75 (s, 1H),8.53 (s, 1H), 7.98-7.90 (m, 2H), 7.85-7.82 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.66(m, 2H), 7.45 (s, 1H), 4.73-4.69 (m, 1H), 3.90-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.54-3.48(m, 2H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.00-1.92 (m, 2H), 1.69-1.60 (m,2H).

Example 627: Synthesis ofN7-(2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-methyl-N5-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-627

Synthesis of Compound 627.1.

Compound 627.1 was synthesized from 628.1 And6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amine using general procedure. (Yield:39.16%). MS (ES): m/z 580.59 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-627.

Compound I-627 was synthesized from 527.1 using general procedure C.(Yield: 64.34%). [M+H]⁺. MS(ES): m/z: 496.43 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity:98.67%, HPLC purity: 98.50%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.50 (s, 1H),9.91 (s, 1H), 8.15-8.13 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.09-8.06 (m, 2H), 7.90-7.86(t, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.72 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.25 (m, 3H),7.22-7.20 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.39 (s, 3H), 1.30-1.25 (m,2H), 0.89-0.85 (m, 1H).

Example 628: Synthesis ofN5-(7,7-difluoro-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[b]pyridin-2-yl)-N7-(2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-628

Synthesis of Compound 628.1.

Compound 628.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 538.3 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 35.12%). MS (ES): m/z 454.93 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 628.2.

Compound 628.2 was synthesized from 628.1 and benzylamine using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 51.27%). MS (ES): m/z 525.63 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 628.3.

To a solution of 628.2 (0.160 g, 304.98 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (1 mL),10% palladium hydroxide on charcoal (0.020 g) was added. Hydrogen waspurged through reaction mixture for 36 hr at r.t. Upon completion,reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed and washed with MeOH.Filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to obtain 628.3 (0.075 g, 70.19%).MS(ES): m/z 351.39 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 628.4.

Compound was synthesized from 628.3 and2-chloro-7,7-difluoro-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[b]pyridine using generalprocedure B. (Yield: 41.34%). MS (ES): m/z 588.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-628.

Compound I-628 was synthesized from 628.4 using general procedure C.(Yield: 56.11%). MS(ES): m/z: 504.63 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 96.96%, HPLCpurity: 95.01%, 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): 12.43 (s, 1H), 9.78 (s, 1H),8.08 (s, 1H), 7.99-7.93 (m, 2H), 7.82-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.52 (s, 1H),7.32-7.28 (t, J=15.8 Hz, 1H), 7.17-7.16 (m, 1H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.45 (s,3H), 2.91 (s, 2H), 2.63-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.47 (s, 3H).

Example 629: Synthesis ofN5-(7,7-difluoro-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[b]pyridin-2-yl)-N7-(2-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenyl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-629

Synthesis of Compound 629.1.

Compound 629.1 was synthesized from 98.4 and 574.1 using generalprocedure A (Yield: 42.03%). MS(ES): m/z 454.93 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 629.2

Compound 629.2 was synthesized from 629.1 and benzylamine using generalprocedure B (Yield: 54.08%). MS(ES): m/z 525.63 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 629.3.

To a solution of 629.2 (0.200 g, 381.22 mmol, 1.0 eq) in MeOH (5 mL),10% palladium hydroxide on charcoal (0.200) was added. Hydrogen waspurged through reaction mixture for 24 hr. Upon completion, reactionmixture was filtered through celite-bed and washed with MeOH. Filtratewas concentrated in vacuo to obtain 629.3 (0.100 g, 60.37%). MS(ES): m/z435.50 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 629.4.

Compound 629.4 was synthesized from 629.3 and2-chloro-7,7-difluoro-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[b]pyri dine usinggeneral procedure B (Yield: 34.01%). MS(ES): m/z 588.64 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-629.

Compound I-629 was synthesized using general procedure C. (Yield:65.96%). MS(ES): m/z: 504.71 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 95.28%, HPLC purity:98.85%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 12.37 (s, 1H), 9.75 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s,1H), 7.91 (s, 2H), 7.70-7.55 (m, 4H), 7.24 (s, 1H), 4.25 (s, 3H), 3.68(s, 3H), 2.91 (s, 2H), 2.61 (s, 2H), 2.51 (s, 3H).

Example 630: Synthesis ofN5-(6-ethynylpyridin-2-yl)-N7-(4-fluoro-2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5,7-diamine,I-630

Synthesis of Compound 630.1.

Compound 630.1 was synthesized from 608.4 and 6-ethynylpyridin-2-amineusing general procedure B. (Yield: 33.72%). MS (ES): m/z 521.58 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-630.

Compound I-630 was synthesized using general procedure C. (Yield:71.56%). MS(ES): m/z: 437.50 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 100%, HPLC purity:100%, 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 9.67 (s, 1H), 8.53 (s, 1H), 7.93-7.90 (m,1H), 7.82-7.80 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.63 (m, 4H), 7.43 (s, 1H),7.02-7.00 (s, 1H), 4.28 (s, 1H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H).

Example 631: Synthesis ofN-(2-(difluoromethyl)-7-((4-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-(N,S-dimethylsulfonimidoyl)phenyl)amino)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide,I-631

Synthesis of Compound 631.1.

To a solution of (5-bromo-2-nitrophenyl)(methyl)sulfane 1 (5 g, 20.15mmol, 1.0 eq) in Acetonitrile (24 mL) was added Periodic acid (4.85 g,21.27 mmol, 1.06 eq) and anhydrous Iron chloride (0.065 g, 4.03 mmol,0.02 eq) at r.t. The reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred in sodium thiosulphatesolution and extracted with CH₂Cl₂. Combined organic layer was washedwith brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 631.1(4.8 g, 90.18%). MS(ES): m/z 265.09 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 631.2.

To a solution of 631.1 (20 g, 75.73 mmol, 1 eq) in Eaton's reagent (300mL), was added sodium azide (9.8 g, 151.5 mmol, 2 eq) at r.t. Reactionmixture was heated at 50° C. for 45 min. Upon completion, reactionmixture was transferred into water and the pH of the solution wasadjusted to 7 using NaHCO₃ solution and then extracted with CH₂Cl₂.Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to obtain 631.2. (15 g, 70.97%). MS(ES): m/z 280.11 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 631.3.

To a solution of 631.2 (3.2 g, 11.47 mmol, 1 eq) in Formic acid (126 mL)was added Formaldehyde (25.6 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at100° C. for 12 h. Upon completion, reaction mixture was transferred towater and the pH of the solution was adjusted to 7 using NaHCO₃ solutionand then extracted with CH₂Cl₂. Organic layers were combined, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to obtain 631.3. (1.2 g, 35.71%).MS(ES): m/z 294.14 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 631.4.

To a solution of 631.3 (1.2 g, 4.09 mmol, 1.0 eq) in ethanol (12.5 mL)and water (7.5 mL) was added Acetic acid (1.8 mL) dropwise at 0° C. andIron powder (1.14 g, 20.47 mmol, 5 eq) was added into the reactionmixture at 0° C. Reaction mixture stirred for 1 hr at r.t. Uponcompletion, reaction mixture was transferred into water and the pH ofthe solution was adjusted to 7 using NaHCO₃ solution and filtered,washed with ethyl acetate. Organic layer was concentrated in vacuo toobtain crude the pH of the solution was adjusted to 7 using NaHCO₃solution 631.4 (0.620 g, 57.55%). MS(ES): m/z 264.15 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 631.5.

To a solution of 631.4 (0.620 g, 2.36 mmol, 1 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (12 mL)was added Bis(pinacolato)diboron (0.898 g, 3.53 mmol, 1.5 eq) andpotassium acetate (0.693 g, 7.07 mmol, 3 eq). The reaction mixture wasdegassed with argon for 30 min.[1,1′-Bisdiphenylphosphinoferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride CH₂Cl₂complex (0.058 g, 7.07 mmol, 0.03 eq), was added to reaction mixture andagain reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. Furtherreaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 4 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture transferred into water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 631.5 (0.300 g, 41.05%). MS(ES): m/z 311.22[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 631.6.

To a solution of 1.5 (1 g, 3.22 mmol, 1 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (7.2 mL) andwater (2.8 mL) was added 4-bromo-1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (0.780 g, 4.83mmol, 1.5 eq), and potassium carbonate (1.27 g, 9.67 mmol, 3 eq). Thereaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min.[1,1′-Bisdiphenylphosphinoferrocene]palladium(II) dichloride CH₂Cl₂complex (0.080 g, 9.67 mmol, 0.03 eq), was added into reaction mixtureand again reaction mixture was degassed by argon for 30 min. Furtherreaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 4 h. Upon completion,reaction mixture transferred into water and extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to obtain crude product. This was purified bycolumn chromatography and compound was eluted in 20% ethyl acetate inhexane to obtain pure 631.6 (0.530 g, 59.06%). MS(ES): m/z 279.37[M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 631.7.

Compound 631.7 was synthesized from 631.6 and 13.4 using generalprocedure A. (Yield: 16.16%). MS (ES): m/z 565.05 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound 631.8.

Compound 631.8 was synthesized from 631.7 and cyclopropanecarboxamideusing general procedure B. (Yield: 78.56%). MS (ES): m/z 613.70 [M+H]⁺.

Synthesis of Compound I-631.

Compound I-631 was synthesized from 631.8 using general procedure C.(Yield: 95.09%). MS(ES): m/z: 529.64 [M+H]⁺, LCMS purity: 98.56%, HPLCpurity: 97.14%, Chiral HPLC: (50%, 50%), 1H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHz): 13.68(s, 1H), 10.78 (s, 1H), 9.86 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.86-7.86 (d, J=1.6Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.77 (m, 2H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.26 (t, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H),3.23 (s, 3H), 2.75 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.10 (s, 1H), 0.81-0.79 (m,4H).

Example 632. TYK2 JH2 Domain Binding Assay

Binding constants for compounds of the present invention against the JH2domain were determined by the following protocol for a KINOMEscan® assay(DiscoveRx). A fusion protein of a partial length construct of humanTYK2 (JH2domain-pseudokinase) (amino acids G556 to D888 based onreference sequence NP_003322.3) and the DNA binding domain of NFkB wasexpressed in transiently transfected HEK293 cells. From these HEK 293cells, extracts were prepared in M-PER extraction buffer (Pierce) in thepresence of Protease Inhibitor Cocktail Complete (Roche) and PhosphataseInhibitor Cocktail Set II (Merck) per manufacturers' instructions. TheTYK2 (JH2domain-pseudokinase) fusion protein was labeled with a chimericdouble-stranded DNA tag containing the NFkB binding site(5′-GGGAATTCCC-3′) fused to an amplicon for qPCR readout, which wasadded directly to the expression extract (the final concentration ofDNA-tag in the binding reaction is 0.1 nM).

Streptavidin-coated magnetic beads (Dynal M280) were treated with abiotinylated small molecule ligand for 30 minutes at room temperature togenerate affinity resins the binding assays. The liganded beads wereblocked with excess biotin and washed with blocking buffer (SeaBlock(Pierce), 1% BSA, 0.05% Tween 20, 1 mM DTT) to remove unbound ligand andto reduce nonspecific binding.

The binding reaction was assembled by combining 16 μl of DNA-taggedkinase extract, 3.8 μl liganded affinity beads, and 0.18 μl testcompound (PBS/0.05% Tween 20/10 mM DTT/0.1% BSA/2 μg/ml sonicated salmonsperm DNA)]. Extracts were used directly in binding assays without anyenzyme purification steps at a ≥10,000-fold overall stock dilution(final DNA-tagged enzyme concentration<0.1 nM). Extracts were loadedwith DNA-tag and diluted into the binding reaction in a two stepprocess. First extracts were diluted 1:100 in 1× binding buffer(PBS/0.05% Tween 20/10 mM DTT/0.1% BSA/2 μg/ml sonicated salmon spermDNA) containing 10 nM DNA-tag. This dilution was allowed to equilibrateat room temperature for 15 minutes and then subsequently diluted 1:100in 1× binding buffer. Test compounds were prepared as 111× stocks in100% DMSO. K_(d)s were determined using an 11-point 3-fold compounddilution series with three DMSO control points. All compounds for K_(d)measurements are distributed by acoustic transfer (non-contactdispensing) in 100% DMSO. The compounds were then diluted directly intothe assays such that the final concentration of DMSO was 0.9%. Allreactions performed in polypropylene 384-well plates. Each was a finalvolume of 0.02 mL. Assays were incubated with shaking for 1 hour at roomtemperature. Then the beads were pelleted and washed with wash buffer(1×PBS, 0.05% Tween 20) to remove displaced kinase and test compound.The washed based were re-suspended in elution buffer (1×PBS, 0.05% Tween20, 0.5 μM non-biotinylated affinity ligand) and incubated at roomtemperature with shaking for 30 minutes. The kinase concentration in theeluates was measured by qPCR. qPCR reactions were assembled by adding2.5 μL of kinase eluate to 7.5 μL of qPCR master mix containing 0.15 μMamplicon primers and 0.15 μM amplicon probe. The qPCR protocol consistedof a 10 minute hot start at 95° C., followed by 35 cycles of 95° C. for15 seconds, 60° C. for 1 minute.

Test compounds were prepared as 111× stocks in 100% DMSO. K_(d)s weredetermined using an 11-point 3-fold compound dilution series with threeDMSO control points. All compounds for K_(d) measurements aredistributed by acoustic transfer (non-contact dispensing) in 100% DMSO.The compounds were then diluted directly into the assays such that thefinal concentration of DMSO was 0.9%. The K_(d)s were determined using acompound top concentration of 30,000 nM. K_(d) measurements wereperformed in duplicate.

Binding constants (K_(d)s) were calculated with a standard dose-responsecurve using the Hill equation:

${Response} = {{Background} + \frac{\left( {{{Si}{gnal}} - {Background}} \right)}{\left( {1 + \left( \frac{Kd^{{Hill}\mspace{11mu}{Slope}}}{{Dose}^{{Hill}\mspace{11mu}{Slope}}} \right)} \right.}}$

The Hill Slope was set to −1. Curves were fitted using a non-linearleast square fit with the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm (Levenberg, K.,A method for the solution of certain non-linear problems in leastsquares, Q. Appl. Math. 2, 164-168 (1944)).

Results of the Tyk2 JH2 Domain Binding Assay are presented in Table 2.Compounds with activity denoted as “A” had a Kd<100 μM; compounds withactivity denoted as “B” had a Kd greater than 100 μM but ≤500 μM;compounds with activity denoted as “C” had a Kd greater than 500 μM but<1 nM; compounds with activity denoted as “D” had a Kd greater than 1 nMbut ≤10 nM; and compounds with activity denoted as “E” had a Kd greaterthan 10 nM.

TABLE 2 Results of the Tyk2 JH2 Domain Binding Assay Compound JH2 Kd I-1B I-2 C I-3 B I-4 B I-5 C I-6 C I-7 B I-8 D I-9 E I-10 D I-11 D I-13 BI-14 B I-15 D I-16 C I-17 B I-18 D I-19 E I-20 E I-21 C I-22 D I-23 DI-24 D I-25 B I-26 B I-27 D I-28 E I-29 E I-30 D I-31 D I-32 C I-33 CI-34 E I-35 D I-36 B I-37 B I-38 D I-39 B I-40 B I-41 E I-42 D I-43 BI-44 A I-45 B I-46 C I-47 D I-48 D I-49 E I-50 D I-51 E I-53 E I-54 EI-55 E I-56 D I-58 C I-59 B I-60 A I-61 B I-62 B I-63 C I-64 B I-65 BI-80 D I-85 C I-87 C I-89 C I-93 B I-94 C I-95 B I-96 B I-97 E I-98 CI-100 B I-101 D I-103 E I-104 E I-105 E I-106 E I-107 D I-108 B I-109 BI-110 D I-111 D I-112 B I-113 B I-114 D I-115 D I-116 D I-117 D I-118 BI-120 A I-121 E I-122 D I-123 B I-124 B I-125 B I-126 B I-127 B I-128 DI-129 D I-130 C I-131 C I-132 B I-133 D I-134 B I-135 B I-136 E I-137 EI-138 D I-139 C I-140 D I-141 E I-142 D I-143 D I-144 E I-145 C I-146 DI-147 A I-148 B I-149 E I-150 B I-151 D I-152 D I-153 B I-154 B I-155 DI-156 B I-157 D I-158 E I-159 B I-160 D I-161 D I-162 E I-163 C I-164 BI-165 E I-166 B I-167 E I-168 E I-169 B I-170 B I-171 B I-172 E I-173 EI-174 B I-175 C I-176 C I-177 B I-178 B I-179 B I-180 B I-181 B I-182 BI-183 B I-184 B I-185 B I-186 B I-187 B I-188 B I-189 B I-190 E I-191 CI-192 D I-193 E I-194 E I-195 B I-196 C I-197 B I-198 A I-199 A I-200 BI-201 B I-202 C I-203 B I-204 C I-205 C I-206 D I-207 B I-208 D I-209 BI-210 B I-211 B I-212 A I-213 B I-214 A I-215 A I-216 A I-217 A I-218 BI-219 B I-220 D I-221 C I-222 B I-223 B I-224 A I-225 B I-226 B I-227 BI-228 D I-229 D I-230 C I-231 D I-232 B I-233 B I-234 D I-235 A I-236 BI-237 C I-238 D I-239 B I-240 D I-241 A I-242 C I-243 E I-244 C I-245 DI-246 A I-247 B I-248 A I-249 D I-250 A I-251 B I-252 D I-253 B I-254 CI-255 B I-256 C I-257 D I-258 D I-259 D I-260 A I-261 B I-262 B I-263 AI-264 A I-265 A I-266 C I-267 D I-268 B I-269 B I-270 B I-271 D I-272 DI-273 C I-274 B I-275 D I-276 A I-277 B I-278 B I-279 D I-280 C I-281 DI-282 D I-283 D I-284 C I-285 B I-286 B I-287 B I-288 B I-289 B I-290 CI-291 C I-292 D I-293 D I-294 D I-295 B I-296 C I-297 C I-298 E I-299 CI-300 B I-301 B I-302 B I-303 C I-304 C I-305 B I-306 C I-307 D I-308 BI-309 B I-310 C I-311 D I-312 B I-313 C I-314 D I-315 B I-316 C I-317 BI-318 E I-319 E I-320 D I-321 D I-322 B I-323 B I-324 D I-325 C I-326 DI-327 B I-328 B I-329 D I-330 B I-331 B I-332 B I-333 D I-334 A I-335 EI-336 D I-337 D I-338 D I-339 D I-340 C I-341 B I-342 B I-343 B I-344 BI-345 B I-346 E I-347 B I-348 B I-349 D I-350 B I-351 E I-352 B I-353 BI-354 D I-355 B I-356 B I-357 D I-358 E I-359 D I-360 D I-361 D I-362 BI-363 D I-364 D I-365 C I-366 A I-367 A I-368 C I-369 B I-370 B I-371 BI-372 C I-373 D I-374 D I-375 B I-376 E I-377 C I-378 C I-379 B I-380 CI-381 D I-382 B I-383 E I-384 C I-385 C I-386 C I-387 A I-388 B I-389 CI-390 B I-391 B I-392 A I-393 C I-394 B I-395 B I-396 D I-397 B I-398 AI-399 E I-400 B I-401 A I-402 C I-403 C I-404 A I-405 B I-406 A I-407 BI-408 C I-409 B I-410 B I-411 D I-412 E I-413 C I-414 B I-415 D I-416 BI-417 D I-418 D I-419 B I-420 D I-421 B I-422 C I-423 D I-424 A I-425 BI-426 B I-427 B I-428 D I-429 A I-430 B I-431 C I-432 D I-433 B I-434 BI-435 B I-436 B I-437 A I-438 D I-439 D I-440 B I-441 D I-442 E I-443 BI-444 B I-445 B I-446 B I-447 B I-448 B I-449 B I-450 B I-451 B I-452 CI-453 B I-454 C I-455 D I-456 B I-457 B I-458 B I-459 D I-460 D I-461 BI-462 B I-463 D I-464 C I-465 D I-466 C I-467 B I-468 B I-469 C I-470 BI-471 D I-472 B I-473 A I-474 A I-475 B I-476 B I-477 B I-478 D I-479 DI-480 B I-481 B I-482 D I-483 E I-484 D I-485 E I-486 B I-487 C I-488 AI-489 B I-490 B I-491 A I-492 A I-493 B I-494 A I-495 B I-496 B I-497 AI-498 B I-499 D I-500 B I-501 B I-502 B I-503 B I-504 B I-505 B I-506 CI-507 D I-508 A I-509 A I-510 A I-511 A I-512 A I-513 C I-514 A I-515 AI-516 B I-517 C I-518 D I-519 B I-520 B I-521 A I-522 B I-523 A I-524 BI-525 A I-526 A I-527 B I-528 B I-529 A I-530 A I-531 A I-532 A I-533 BI-534 D I-536 A I-537 A I-538 C I-539 C I-540 B I-541 C I-542 C I-543 DI-544 B I-545 B I-546 D I-547 A I-548 B I-549 D I-550 A I-551 C I-552 BI-553 B I-554 D I-555 C I-556 E I-557 E I-558 D I-559 D I-560 A I-561 DI-562 A I-563 D I-564 B I-565 D I-566 D I-567 D I-568 C I-569 A I-570 BI-571 B I-572 B I-573 D I-574 B I-575 B I-576 E I-577 E I-578 B I-579 AI-580 B I-581 B I-582 E I-583 B I-584 B I-585 B I-586 B I-587 B I-588 BI-589 D I-590 D I-591 B I-592 C I-593 D I-594 B I-595 B I-596 C I-597 BI-598 C I-599 C I-600 B I-601 C I-602 A I-603 B I-604 B I-605 B I-606 DI-607 B I-608 B I-609 B I-610 D I-611 B I-612 B I-613 B I-614 B I-615 CI-616 B I-617 B I-618 A I-619 A I-620 A I-621 B I-622 A I-623 A I-624 AI-625 B I-626 A I-627 D I-628 C I-629 C I-630 A I-631 A I-632 B I-633 BI-634 B I-635 B I-636 B I-637 A I-638 B I-639 A I-640 B I-641 A I-642 AI-643 B I-644 B I-645 D I-646 C I-647 C I-648 B I-649 D I-650 B

Example 633. Tyk2 & JAK2 Radioactive Kinase Assay

Peptide substrate, [KKSRGDYMTMQIG], (20 μM) is prepared in reactionbuffer (20 mM Hepes pH 7.5, 10 mM MgCl₂, 1 mM EGTA, 0.02% Brij35, 0.02mg/mL BSA, 0.1 mM Na₃PO₄, 2 mM DTT, 1% DMSO. TYK2 (Invitrogen) kinase isadded, followed by compounds in DMSO. 33PATP is added to initiate thereaction in ATP at 10 μM. Kinase reaction is incubated for 120 min atroom temp and reactions are spotted onto P81 ion exchange paper (Whatman#3698-915), and then washed extensively in 0.75% phosphoric acid, priorto reading the radioactivity counts. For JAK2 (Invitrogen) kinase assaythe peptide substrate poly[Glu:Tyr](4:1), 0.2 mg/ml is used, in thereaction carried out the same as for TYK2.

Example 634. Tyk2 & JAK2 Caliper Assay

The caliper machine employs an off chip mobility shift assay to detectphosphorylated peptide substrates from kinase assays, usingmicrofluidics technology. The assays are carried out at ATPconcentration equivalent to the ATP Km, and at 1 mM ATP. Compounds areserially diluted in DMSO then further diluted in assay buffer (25 mMHEPES, pH 7.5, 0.01% Brij-35, 0.01% Triton, 0.5 mM EGTA). 5 ul ofdiluted compound was added into wells first, then 10 ul of enzyme mixwas added into wells, followed by 10 uL of substrate mix (peptide andATP in 10 mM MgCl₂) to start reaction. Reaction was incubated at 28° C.for 25 min and then added 25 ul stop buffer (100 mM HEPES, 0.015%Brij-35, 50 mM EDTA), followed by reading with Caliper. JAK2 at 1 nMfinal concentration and TYK2 at 9.75 nM are from Carna, and substratesused are ATP at 20 and 16 uM, respectively. JAK2 assay uses peptide 22and TYK2 uses peptide 30 (Caliper), each at 3 uM.

Example 635. IL-12 Induced pSTAT4 in Human PBMC

Human PBMC are isolated from buffy coat and are stored frozen for assaysas needed. Cells for assay are thawed and resuspended in complete mediacontaining serum, then cells are diluted to 1.67 E6 cells/ml so that 120μl per well is 200,000 cells. 15 μl of compound or DMSO is added to thewell at the desired concentrations and incubated at 1 hr at 37 C. 15 μlof stimulus (final concentration of 1.7 ng/mL IL-12) is added for 30minutes prior to pSTAT4 and total STAT4 analysis using cell lysatesprepared and analyzed by MSD reagents as per manufacturer protocol. Thefinal DMSO concentration of compound in the assay is 0.1%.

Example 636. GM-CSF Induced pSTAT5 in Human PBMC

Cells are prepared for analysis as in the above procedure and 15 μl ofGM-CSF (final concentration 5 ng/mL) is added for 20 minutes prior topSTAT5 and total STAT5 analysis using cell lysates prepared and analyzedby MSD reagents as per manufacturer protocol. The final DMSOconcentration of compound in the assay is 0.1%.

Example 637. Ex Vivo Mouse IL-12 Induced IFNγ Studies

C57/BL6 mice are given a single oral dose of either vehicle or differentdoses of compound at a volume of 10 mL/kg. 30 minutes to 1 hour afterdosing, animals are euthanized and blood was collected via vena cavainto sodium heparin blood collection tubes and inverted several times.Blood is then plated on anti-CD3 coated plates and stimulated with 2ng/ml of mouse IL-12 in RPMI media for 24 hours at 37° C. in humidifiedincubator with 5% CO₂. At the end of the incubation, blood iscentrifuged at 260 g for 5 minutes to collect supernatant. IFNγconcentration in the supernatant is determined with mouse IFNγ MSD kitper manufacture's instruction (Meso Scale Discovery). At the time of theblood collection, plasma is collected for drug level analysis byLC-MS/MS.

Example 638. T-ALL Cell Proliferation Assay

T-ALL cell lines KOPT-K1, HPB-ALL, DND-41, PEER, and CCRF-CEM arecultured in RPMI-1640 medium with 10% fetal bovine serum andpenicillin/streptomycin. Cells are plated in triplicate at 1×10⁴ cellsper well in 96-well plates. T-ALL cell lines DU.528, LOUCY, and SUP-T13are cultured in the same medium and plated at a density of 1.5×10⁴ cellsper well. The cells are treated with DMSO or different concentrations ofeach compound of the invention. Cell viability at 72 hour exposure tothe drug is assessed by CellTiter-Glo Luminescent Cell Viability Assay(Promega). CellTiter-Glo Reagent is added into the well and incubatedfor 10 minutes. Luminescence is measured subsequently using a 96-wellplate luminescence reader. Cell viability is calculated by using theDMSO treated samples as 100%. IC₅₀ value is calculated by nonlinearregression using GraphPad Prism software.

While we have described a number of embodiments of this invention, it isapparent that our basic examples may be altered to provide otherembodiments that utilize the compounds and methods of this invention.Therefore, it will be appreciated that the scope of this invention is tobe defined by the appended claims rather than by the specificembodiments that have been represented by way of example.

We claim:
 1. A method of inhibiting TYK2 in a biological samplecomprising contacting the sample with a compound of formula I′:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: X is N or C(R³);R¹ is R^(D), —NR₂, —NRR^(D), —N(R^(D))₂, —CH₂F, —CHF₂, —OR^(D), or anoptionally substituted 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturatedheterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; R² is R^(C), —N(R)C(O)Cy², —N(R)S(O)₂Cy²,—N(R)Cy², —OCy², —SCy², or Cy²; R³ is H, halogen, or C₁₋₆ aliphatic; orR² and R³ are taken together with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7membered partially unsaturated or aromatic ring having 0-3 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; wherein saidring is substituted with m instances of R⁴; each of Cy¹ and Cy² isindependently phenyl; a 5-6 membered monocyclic heteroaryl ring having1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur; an 8-10 membered bicyclic heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; a 3-7 memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; ora 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated monocyclic carbocyclicring; or a 7-12 membered saturated or partially unsaturated bicyclicheterocyclic ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, wherein Cy′ is substituted with ninstances of R⁵; and; wherein Cy² is substituted with p instances of R⁶;L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₄ bivalent saturated or unsaturated,straight or branched hydrocarbon chain wherein one or two methyleneunits of the chain are optionally and independently replaced by C(R⁷)₂—,N(R)—, —N(R)C(O)—, —C(O)N(R)—, —N(R)S(O)₂—, —S(O)₂N(R)—, —O—, —C(O)—,—OC(O)—, —C(O)O—, —S—, —S(O)— or —S(O)₂—; each instance of R⁴, R⁵, R⁶,and R⁷ is independently R^(A) or R^(B), and is substituted by qinstances of R^(C); each instance of R^(A) is independently oxo,halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —OR^(D), —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)(NR)R,—S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —S(O)NR₂, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR,—OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂,—N(R)C(NR)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂NR₂, —N(R) S(O)₂R, —N(R^(D)) S(O)₂R, —N(R)S(O)₂R^(D), —N(R^(D)) S(O)₂R^(D), or —P(O)R₂; each instance of R^(B) isindependently C₁₋₆ aliphatic; phenyl; a 5-6 membered monocyclicheteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; an 8-10 membered bicyclic heteroaryl ringhaving 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur; a 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclicring; a 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated monocyclicheterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; or a 7-12 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated bicyclic heterocyclic ring having 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; each instanceof R^(C) is independently oxo, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂,—S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —S(O)NR₂, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂,—C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂,—N(R)C(NR)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂NR₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R or an optionallysubstituted group selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur,and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; R^(D) is a C1-4 aliphaticgroup wherein one or more hydrogens are replaced by deuterium; each R isindependently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group selected fromC₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 memberedheteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or: two R groups on the same nitrogen aretaken together with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 memberedsaturated, partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen, independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; and each of m, n, p, and q isindependently 0, 1, 2, 3, or
 4. 2. A method of treating a TYK2-mediateddisorder, disease, or condition in a patient comprising administering tosaid patient a compound of formula I′, or a pharmaceutical compositionthereof:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: X is N or C(R³);R¹ is R^(D), —NR₂, —NRR^(D), —N(R^(D))₂, —CH₂F, —CHF₂, —OR^(D) or anoptionally substituted 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturatedheterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; R² is R^(C), —N(R)C(O)Cy², —N(R)S(O)₂Cy²,—N(R)Cy², —OCy², —SCy², or Cy^(t); R³ is H, halogen, or C₁₋₆ aliphatic;or R² and R³ are taken together with their intervening atoms to form a4-7 membered partially unsaturated or aromatic ring having 0-3heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;wherein said ring is substituted with m instances of R⁴; each of Cy′ andCy² is independently phenyl; a 5-6 membered monocyclic heteroaryl ringhaving 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur; an 8-10 membered bicyclic heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; a 3-7 memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; ora 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated monocyclic carbocyclicring; or a 7-12 membered saturated or partially unsaturated bicyclicheterocyclic ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, wherein Cy′ is substituted with ninstances of R⁵; and; wherein Cy² is substituted with p instances of R⁶;L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₄ bivalent saturated or unsaturated,straight or branched hydrocarbon chain wherein one or two methyleneunits of the chain are optionally and independently replaced by—C(R⁷)₂—, —N(R)—, —N(R)C(O)—, —C(O)N(R)—, —N(R)S(O)₂—, —S(O)₂N(R)—, —O—,—C(O)—, —OC(O)—, —C(O)O—, —S—, —S(O)— or —S(O)₂—; each instance of R⁴,R⁵, R⁶, and R⁷ is independently R^(A) or R^(B), and is substituted by qinstances of R^(C); each instance of R^(A) is independently oxo,halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —OR^(D), —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)(NR)R,—S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —S(O)NR₂, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR,—OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R) C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂,—N(R)C(NR)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂R, —N(R^(D))S(O)₂R,—N(R)S(O)₂R^(D), —N(R^(D))S(O)₂R^(D), or —P(O)R₂; each instance of R^(B)is independently C₁₋₆ aliphatic; phenyl; a 5-6 membered monocyclicheteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; an 8-10 membered bicyclic heteroaryl ringhaving 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur; a 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclicring; a 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated monocyclicheterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; or a 7-12 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated bicyclic heterocyclic ring having 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; each instanceof R^(C) is independently oxo, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂,—S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —S(O)NR₂, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂,—C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂,—N(R)C(NR)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂NR₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R or an optionallysubstituted group selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur,and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; R^(D) is a C1-4 aliphaticgroup wherein one or more hydrogens are replaced by deuterium; each R isindependently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group selected fromC1.6 aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 memberedheteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or: two R groups on the same nitrogen aretaken together with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 memberedsaturated, partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen, independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; and each of m, n, p, and q isindependently 0, 1, 2, 3, or
 4. 3. The method of claim 2 wherein thedisorder is selected from an autoimmune disorder, an inflammatorydisorder, a proliferative disorder, an endocrine disorder, aneurological disorder, or a disorder associated with transplantation. 4.The method of claim 3 wherein the disorder is an autoimmune disorder. 5.The method of claim 4 wherein the autoimmune disorder is selected fromtype 1 diabetes, ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus erythematosus,multiple sclerosis, systemic sclerosis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease,ulcerative colitis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
 6. The method ofclaim 3 wherein the disorder is an inflammatory disorder.
 7. The methodof claim 6 wherein the inflammatory disorder is selected from rheumatoidarthritis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, psoriasis,Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. 8.The method of claim 3 wherein the disorder is a proliferative disorder.9. The method of claim 8 wherein the proliferative disorder is ahematological cancer.
 10. The method of claim 8 wherein theproliferative disorder is a leukemia.
 11. The method of claim 10 whereinthe leukemia is a T-cell leukemia.
 12. The method of claim 11 whereinthe T-cell leukemia is T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL). 13.The method of claim 8 wherein the proliferative disorder is associatedwith one or more activating mutations in TYK2.
 14. The method of claim 3wherein the disorder is associated with transplantation.
 15. The methodof claim 14 wherein the disorder is transplant rejection or graft versushost disease.
 16. The method of claim 3 wherein the disorder is anendocrine disorder.
 17. The method of claim 16 wherein the endocrinedisorder is polycystic ovary syndrome, Crouzon's syndrome, or type 1diabetes.
 18. The method of claim 3 wherein the disorder is aneurological disorder.
 19. The method of claim 18 wherein theneurological disorder is Alzheimer's disease.
 20. The method of claim 2wherein the disorder is associated with type I interferon, IL-10, IL-12,or IL-23 signaling.